The ASU College offers a range of continuing professional education for those working in the NDIS
The ASU College is your professional voice in the disability services sector. As part of your membership and our Skilled, Respected, Equal campaign, we offer free training throughout the year to help you grow your skills and career.
We represent members on key industry training bodies to ensure your voice shapes the future of our profession.
Starting 21 August 2025, we’re running FREE courses for support workers in the NDIS sector. Course details and registration are below.
In addition to ASU College, members also have access to free courses through ASU's Career Launchpad.
To access upcoming training and receive your attendance certificate, you must be an ASU member.
Mental health skills
Learn skills that will help you specialise in high intensity, psychosocial and recovery coach roles in the NDIS
Leadership skills
Learn skills that will help you applying for team leader, coordinator and manager roles in the NDIS
Case management
Learn skills that will help develop pathways into roles like case worker, local area coordinator, support coordinator
Family & Domestic violence & trauma informed care
Learn skills to support NDIS participants who have experienced family and domestic violence
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your professional expertise, these sessions will help you build skills, protect your wellbeing, and understand your rights.
All sessions are hosted live on Zoom and are FREE for and exclusive to ASU members.
Preventing & Managing Psychosocial Injuries at Work
📅 Date: Wednesday 15 October ❗ Time: 1:00 PM 📌 Online
Learn from SafeWork NSW how to identify, minimise and manage psychosocial hazards in the work place.
Reporting Incidents in the NDIS: A Guide for Workers
📅 Date: Tuesday 28 October ❗ Time: 2:00 PM 📌 Online
Led by the NDIS Deputy Commissioner, Complaints & Engagement, learn the best-practice approach for identifying, responding to, and reporting incidents under the NDIS Rules and Code of Conduct.
Working Independently in the NDIS
📅 Date: Wednesday 5 November ❗ Time: 1:00 PM 📌 Online
Designed for sole traders and platform workers. Get guidance on registration, tax, insurance, funding your leave, and setting up your business.
Peer Work in the Community & Disability Sector
📅 Date: Tuesday 18 November ❗ Time: 1:00 PM 📌 Online
Explore the growing role of peer/lived experience work across the sector. Learn about roles, values, and pathways.
Young People and the Law
📅 Date: Tuesday 27 November ❗ Time: 1:00 PM 📌 Online
Explore the growing role of peer/lived experience work across the sector. Learn about roles, values, and pathways.
7. Understanding & Responding to Vicarious Trauma
📅 Date: Tuesday 9 December ❗ Time: 1:00 PM 📌 Online
Learn how vicarious trauma affects frontline workers and how to respond better to support workers exposed to vicarious trauma through their work.
Free professional development for NDIS support workers
FREE online training sessions
ASU Career Launchpad offers live and on demand FREE courses to boost your career
In addition to ASU College courses, members also have access to ASU Career Launchpad to help your career soar.
ASU Launchpad has interactive courses with presenters who are experts in their field, as well as online video workshops available on-demand that you can undertake at your own pace. Access to all courses is free and an exclusive ASU member benefit.
Coming up:
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Top Skills for Successful Leaders and Managers
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Industrial Foundations: Your basic rights and entitlements at work
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A survival guide to dealing with difficult people
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Your Rights At Work: Dispute resolution in the workplace
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Cultural Competence: Voice Treaty & Truth; Cultural awareness training
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Ignite your IT skills: Excel advanced course