Infection ControlAcademy Australia

For NDIS and disability support workers

NDIS Infection Control Training for Disability Support Workers

Two routes to the same certificate: the full course and assessment, or the assessment only for experienced workers. Pay A$39 only when you pass.

  • 100% online
  • Written for disability support
  • Complete at your own pace
  • Certificate names your sector
Recommended for new starters

Full course + assessment

9 modules on hand hygiene, PPE, cleaning, spills, waste and outbreaks, then the assessment. Free to study, with your progress saved.

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For experienced workers

Assessment only

Already trained or working in the field? Demonstrate your knowledge in a 20-question assessment based on Australian national guidelines.

Start the assessment

Both lead to the same certificate · 80% pass mark · A$39 only after you pass · verifiable ID and QR code

Content last reviewed October 2026.

Support worker helping a woman in a wheelchair with an exercise

A$39

One-off payment · No subscription

  • About 30–40 minutes
  • 9 modules
  • 20-question assessment
  • Phone, tablet or computer

Learning outcomes

What you'll be able to do

  • Explain how infections spread and how to break the chain
  • Clean your hands at the right moments, the right way
  • Choose, put on and remove PPE safely
  • Clean and disinfect surfaces and shared equipment
  • Manage spills, waste, linen and sharps
  • Recognise and report possible outbreaks
  • Apply infection control to disability support tasks
  • Know when to stay home and who to tell

Skills you'll gain

Hand hygienePPE donning & doffingStandard precautionsCleaning & disinfectionSpill managementWaste & sharpsOutbreak responseDisability Support

Content is based on the NHMRC Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare and sector guidance, with sources listed on every module.

Audience

Who is this training for?

Support work happens in participants' homes, cars and the community — often without a sink, a spill kit or a colleague nearby. This course applies infection control to that reality.

Disability support workers

NDIS and community support roles.

Support coordinators

Staff visiting participants at home.

SIL and group home staff

Supported independent living settings.

Community access workers

Outings, transport and activities.

Personal care workers

Hygiene and daily living support.

New starters

People preparing for their first support role.

More for your role: Infection control for NDIS workers guide

Why it matters

Why infection control matters in disability support

Some participants have health conditions that make infections more serious, and support workers often visit several homes a day. NDIS providers are expected to deliver supports safely, and good habits stop you carrying germs between participants.

  • Personal care and hygiene
  • Supporting meals and medication routines
  • Transport in vehicles
  • Community outings
  • Shared supported accommodation
  • Laundry and household tasks
  • Managing spills at home
  • Working alone

How it works

Learn first, pay last

  1. 1

    Complete the course — or go to the assessment

    Work through the nine modules at your own pace. Already experienced? Go directly to the assessment.

  2. 2

    Pass the assessment

    20 multiple-choice questions, 80% to pass. Unlimited attempts — a retry keeps your answers and flags only what to review.

  3. 3

    Enter your details and pay A$39

    Add the name for your certificate and pay securely on our site.

  4. 4

    Get your certificate

    Download it straight away. A copy is emailed to you, with an ID and QR code employers can verify.

Course content

9 focused modules

  1. 01How infections spread
  2. 02Hand hygiene
  3. 03Personal protective equipment
  4. 04Respiratory hygiene
  5. 05Cleaning and disinfection
  6. 06Blood and body fluid spills
  7. 07Waste, linen and sharps
  8. 08Precautions and outbreaks
  9. 09Infection control in disability supportDisability Support

Ready to take the assessment?

Pass with 80% to unlock your Disability Support certificate for A$39. Unlimited attempts.

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Disability Support questions

Is this suitable for NDIS workers?+

Yes. It's written for support work in homes, vehicles and the community, including NDIS settings.

Does it replace the NDIS Worker Orientation Module?+

No. The NDIS Worker Orientation Module is a separate, free requirement from the NDIS Commission. This course focuses on infection control.

Will my provider accept the certificate?+

Many providers accept awareness training for induction and refreshers, but requirements vary — check with yours.

How long does it take and what does it cost?+

About 30–40 minutes. The course and assessment are free; the certificate is A$39 after you pass.

General questions about pricing, verification and accreditation status are answered on our FAQ.