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Manual Handling Training for NDIS and Aged Care Workers: Preventing Injury and Promoting Safety
Why Manual Handling Matters
Support workers often assist participants with mobility, transfers, and daily activities. Without proper manual handling techniques, both workers and participants are at risk of serious injury. Strains, sprains, and back injuries are among the most common workplace incidents in the care sector.
That’s why Manual Handling training is a core compliance requirement for NDIS and aged care workers. It ensures safe, effective, and respectful assistance during physical support tasks.
What Workers Learn in Manual Handling Training
This training equips workers with the knowledge and skills to:
Apply safe lifting and transfer techniques
Use mobility aids such as hoists, slide sheets, and transfer belts correctly
Recognise risks and prevent musculoskeletal injuries
Protect participant dignity while assisting with movement
Comply with workplace health and safety requirements
Benefits for Support Workers
Reduce injury risk – safeguard yourself and the participant
Increase confidence – know how to handle physical tasks safely
Compliance – meet employer and Work Health & Safety (WHS) obligations
Career advantage – essential skill required in almost every care role
Linking to Other Compliance Skills
Manual Handling training is often linked with Falls Prevention training, since safe transfer practices reduce the likelihood of falls. Both courses are available online through 2Skill, making it easy to complete them together as part of a professional development pathway.
Moving Forward With Confidence
Manual Handling training helps you deliver safer and more effective care while protecting your own health. It’s more than compliance—it’s an investment in your long-term career sustainability.
👉 Enrol in Manual Handling training with 2Skill today. With our 14-day free trial, you can get started immediately and strengthen your skills without upfront costs.
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