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  • The Training Needs of Disability Support Workers in Relation to Clients with Complex Needs: Round Table Discussion

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    What does it take to support people with complex needs — and what do support workers need to do their jobs well?

    These were the big questions explored at a roundtable held on Wednesday 29 October 2025 at the Ship Inn, Southbank, Brisbane, led by Prof. Barbara Pini, A/Prof. Margaret Gibson and Dr. Clarissa Carden from Griffith University’s School of Humanities, Languages and Social Science.

    The event, which was a first of this kind, brought together disability support workers, researchers and sector representatives to discuss how to strengthen training, safety and workplace support.

    Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability joined the discussion, represented by Prof. Elizabeth Kendall and Dr. Talitha Kingsmill, contributing to the shared goal of improving outcomes for workers and the people they support.

    Participants tackled challenging topics such as gaps in training, the role of technology in disability services, and the future of the disability workforce.

    A discussion paper will be shared mid-November for ongoing feedback and reflections.

    More information:
    A/Prof. Margaret Gibson
    margaret.gibson@griffith.edu.au


    A montage of four images from the roundtable event from top left: Panel discussion; A/Prof. Margaret Gibson addresses the audience; program booklet and name tag with a pen and a folded Griffith University banner; participants in the workshop collaborate on activities.