This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
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In Australia, a full time Therapy Aide generally earns $1,000 per week ($52,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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This industry has seen a strong increase in employment numbers in recent years. There are currently 5,400 people working as a Therapy Aide in Australia compared to 4,200 five years ago. Therapy Aides may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’d like to pursue a career as a Therapy Aide, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance. This course will give you the skills to deliver allied health programs in a range of settings. You could also specialise your skills with a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Occupational Therapy), a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Physiotherapy) or a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Community Rehabilitation).
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Further reading
What can you do with a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance?
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- HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
- HLT33021 & HLT43021 Dual Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance & Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
- CHC53415 Diploma of Leisure and Health
- 22529VIC Course in Performing Allied Health Tasks and Supporting People with Disability
- HLT33015 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
- HLT33015 & HLT43015 Dual Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance & Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Occupational Therapy)
- HLT33015 & HLT43015 Dual Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance & Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Physiotherapy)
- HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Physiotherapy)
- HLT42512 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
- HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Occupational Therapy)
- HLT32412 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
- HLT33015 & HLT43015 Dual Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance & Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
- HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
- HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Community Rehabilitation)
- HLT32912 Certificate III in Health Administration
Therapy Aide careers
A Therapy Aide supports clients with the delivery of various therapies such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy or speech pathology. You’ll work to a therapy plan prepared by an allied health professional. Therapy Aides often work with people with a disability, elderly people or people recovering from an accident or illness. You might work at a hospital or health clinic or assist clients in their own homes.
Therapy Aides should be patient and understand the individual needs of their clients. It’s important that you can follow instructions and use correct procedures during your work. Therapy Aides need strong personal skills and you should be able to communicate well with clients from a range of backgrounds.
