CARER'S DIARIES: 'More than a job': The heart of disability support work

In this episode of Carer’s Diaries, we hear the voices of Filipino disability support workers who share what it truly means to care: the struggles they face, the emotional toll of their work, and the quiet victories that keep them going.

Filipino nurses Arlyn Yu, Geneveve Robles, and Richie Robles, founded Able Nursing and Disability Care Services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Image: Canva

Key Points

• Sydney-based nurses Richie Robles, Geneveve Robles and Arlyn Yu highlights the role of Filipino healthcare professionals in Australia’s growing disability care workforce.
• As of 2024, approximately 67,363 disability support workers are employed across Australia, according to the National Disability Services (NDS) Workforce Census Report.
• Carer Wellbeing Survey reveals carers facing stress, financial strain, and declining wellbeing.

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Carer’s Diaries is a podcast dedicated to highlighting the stories, experiences, and challenges of Filipino carers, disability support workers, nurses, and healthcare professionals in Australia.