HumanAbility is the Jobs and Skills Council for the care and support economy. We ensure Australia’s vocational education and training sector delivers better outcomes for learners and employers in the following industries:
- aged and disability services
- children’s education and care
- health
- human (community) services
- sport and recreation.
We partner with experts and specialists to advance skills, training and workforce development and to foster innovation. By supporting skilled and adaptable workforces, we empower individuals to thrive in meaningful careers while driving progress in sectors critical to the Australian community’s well-being.
What we do
Our work is built on collaboration. We consult with our sectors around Australia to:
- deliver workforce planning informed by evidence and industry expertise
- develop and maintain vocational training products that meet sector needs
- promote initiatives that attract, retain and develop highly skilled staff
- ensure Australia’s workforce remains responsive to evolving community needs and voices of lived experience.
Why it matters
The care and support sectors represent the largest employing industry in Australia and demand on these sectors is rapid growing. We recognise the opportunities and challenges that this unparalleled demand presents.
Our sectors drive economic and social wellbeing, enrich lives and promote inclusivity. We believe in empowering people and communities by ensuring they have the skills and knowledge to flourish.
Stay connected
We’re committed to ongoing dialogue and engagement. We invite employers, unions, educators, peak organisations and all interested people to stay informed, provide feedback, contribute to training, skills and workforce reviews. We also encourage you to sign up for our monthly newsletter, HumanAbility News.