Build skills people can feel
Care and community work is practical, human work. Learn how to support dignity, independence, safety and participation in the moments that matter.
Study with RIGBI
Find a path
that fits.
Choose practical learning, understand what happens next and get human support from your first question through to enrolment.
Your next step
Clear information.Useful support.
Applications begin a conversation. They do not commit you to a course or guarantee admission.
Why study these courses?
Learning that leads
somewhere useful.
Care, disability, community and workplace safety skills are useful because they connect directly to people, teams and real situations.
5.5m
Australians had disability in 2022 — 21.4% of the population.
ABS · SDAC 2022 ↗
52.3%
of Australians aged 65+ had disability in 2022.
ABS · SDAC 2022 ↗
376,300
people are employed as Aged and Disabled Carers.
Jobs and Skills Australia · profile data ↗
27,100
annual employment growth listed for Aged and Disabled Carers.
Jobs and Skills Australia · profile data ↗
Evidence snapshot: sources published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and Jobs and Skills Australia. Figures describe population and occupation context; they are not a promise of employment, income or admission.
Connect learning to the workplace
Use scenarios, demonstrations, assessment and placement evidence to understand how skills are applied in homes, community services, care environments and workplaces.
Keep more than one door open
Start with an orientation or focused short course, build a recognised qualification, then add specialist study as your experience and goals develop.
Make the next step clearer
RIGBI helps you compare course fit, entry requirements, delivery options and application steps before you commit to a learning plan.
How to enrol
A straightforward way forward.
You do not need every decision made before you contact us. We will help you understand the right course, format and next step.
Choose your direction
Explore the course catalogue and look at the skills, requirements, delivery format and next intake for the pathway you are considering.
Explore courses →Apply or ask first
Start the application when you are ready. You can also talk with the team if you need help deciding or have a question about eligibility.
Open the application →Review and confirm
We review your details and evidence, then contact you with the next step. Where payment applies, instructions are confirmed after the relevant approval.
Ask about the process →Study and job pathways
Start where you are.
Keep moving.
There is no single right order. Your experience, goals, availability and employer requirements should shape the next step.
01Explore
Start with a clear introduction
Try the free orientation course to understand the NDIS, the support worker role and the wider care sector.
View the free orientation →02Build
Develop a foundation for support work
Certificate III in Individual Support combines core person-centred skills with a supervised work placement.
Explore Certificate III →03Specialise
Choose the setting that fits
Consider ageing support, disability support or mental health pathways as your interests and experience become clearer.
Compare specialist pathways →04Add capability
Keep workplace skills current
First aid, CPR, infection control, medication assistance and manual tasks courses can complement a role or broader qualification.
See short courses →Course completion can support your next application or workplace conversation, but outcomes depend on the role, employer, experience, checks and other requirements.
Student information
Know what to expect
before you begin.
The important details should be easy to find. Here is the short version, with the full policies available when you need them.
Course fit and requirements
Check the course overview, entry requirements, assessment approach and available intake before submitting your application.
Documents and USI
Your USI is collected with your application and identity evidence is reviewed securely. Applicants who are not Australian citizens also provide visa and English language evidence.
A real person at the other end
Ask questions about your course, pathway or application. RIGBI is the student-facing learning partner, with clear guidance around delivery by Australasian Centre For Work Education Pty Ltd (ACWE) where applicable.
Clear next-step information
Published fees, payment timing, privacy information and student policies are available in our legal and policy centre.
Delivery options
Learning in a format
that works for you.
Available formats vary by course. The course page is the source of truth for the delivery mode and next intake.
Learn with more flexibility
Online study can make learning easier to fit around work, family and other commitments, with support available as you progress.
Combine guided and independent learning
Blended pathways bring together self-paced learning and scheduled practical or supported sessions where the course requires them.
Build confidence through practice
In-person learning gives you time with educators and peers to work through practical situations and ask questions in the room.
Not sure which option is right?
Tell us what your week looks like and we can point you towards a useful next conversation.
Talk to the team →
Start exploring
Courses for what
comes next.
CHC33021
Certificate III in Individual Support
3 or 6 months · On-campus
View course →
HLTAID011
Provide First Aid
1 Day · On-campus
View course →
HLTWHS005
Conduct Manual Tasks Safely
1 Day · On-campus
View course →
HLTINF006
Apply Basic Principles and Practices of Infection Prevention and Control
Half Day to 1 Day · Hybrid
View course →
Ready when you are