Support Worker Burnout in Australia: Signs, Causes & How NDIS Providers Can Stop Losing Their Best People

Sarah Knows Support Workers · Mar 10, 2026 · 20m · transcript

Support worker burnout is one of the biggest issues in Australia's NDIS sector — and it's impacting participants, providers, and the workforce.

In this episode of Sarah Knows Support Workers, Sarah shares real insights from 15+ years in the disability sector.

• Signs of support worker burnout

• Why isolation is common in 1:1 supports

• How burnout impacts participants

• What providers should do differently

• How to improve support worker wellbeing

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