Study Placement with Good Company Disability Services
Disability Support Student Placements in Perth & Melbourne
Good Company Disability Services offers structured, unpaid student placements for people studying disability support, community services, allied health, social work, nursing and related fields. Our placements aren’t observation-only — you’ll deliver real supports with direct guidance from our company director and experienced leadership team, the same people who guide and develop our mentors every day.
If your course requires placement hours in the disability or community services sector, and you’re based in Perth, WA or Melbourne, VIC, we’d love to meet you.
Real Support Builds Capacity
Why Complete Your Placement with Good Company?
Direct Guidance from the Company Director and Senior Team
Our placement program is led and overseen by the company director, supported by the experienced team who provide direct guidance to our working mentors. You won’t be handed off and forgotten — you’ll receive the same calibre of guidance, structured feedback and development our own team relies on, straight from the top of the organisation. Few providers in Australia offer placement students this level of access.
Real, Hands-On Support Work
From day one, you’ll build practical experience across in-home and community supports, group activities and day programs, capacity building, and assistance with independent living — all grounded in person-centred, strengths-based practice under the NDIS framework.
Office & Administration Placements (Limited)
We also offer a small number of office and administration placements for students who want experience in the operational side of a disability service — rostering, compliance, client coordination and service delivery support. Places are limited, so mention your interest when you book your interview.
A Genuine Pathway to Paid Work
Placement students who perform well may be offered a casual position with Good Company at the end of their placement. Many of our best team members started exactly where you are now.
What We Ask of Our Placement Students
We treat placement students as part of the team — which means the same standards apply to you as to every Good Company team member:
- Accept your assigned supports. Students are required to accept all supports assigned to them within a reasonable distance of their home. We roster thoughtfully, and we expect reliability in return — the people we support depend on it.
- Meet our compliance requirements. You’ll need all required compliance documents before commencing (e.g. NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working with Children Check where applicable, first aid, NDIS Worker Orientation Module). We’ll walk you through the full checklist at your interview.
- Uphold our standards. Professionalism, punctuality, respectful person-centred practice and clear communication — the same expectations we hold for every member of our team.
What we give back:
- Driving reimbursement. You’ll be reimbursed for driving completed during supports.
- Full documentation. We complete all placement paperwork, evaluations and sign-off of your hours and competencies for your training provider.
- Insurance and supervision. Appropriate supervision, clear safety procedures and insurance coverage for students throughout your placement.
Placements are unpaid, as they form part of your formal studies and course-required placement hours.
Who Can Apply?
We welcome students completing qualifications in:
- Disability support (e.g. Certificate III/IV in Individual Support)
- Community services
- Allied health
- Social work
- Nursing and related fields
You’ll need to be enrolled in a course that requires placement hours in the disability or community services sector, and be located within a practical travelling distance of our supports in Perth or Melbourne.
How to Apply for Placement
If you’re seeking a student placement in Perth, W.A. or Melbourne, VIC, please send us your details via the form below, or via email:
Should your application align with what we can facilitate, we’ll get back to you with further information on the application process and available opportunities.
Disability Support Services Placement FAQ
Are placements with Good Company paid?
No. Placements are unpaid vocational placements completed as part of your formal studies. However, you are reimbursed for driving during supports, and strong performers may be offered a paid casual position at the end of their placement.
Where are placements available?
Perth, Western Australia and Melbourne, Victoria. You’ll be assigned supports within a reasonable distance of your home.
How many placement hours can I complete?
We tailor placements to your course requirements. Bring your placement hour requirements and competency checklist to your interview and we’ll build a schedule around them.
What compliance documents do I need?
The same documents as our team members — typically an NDIS Worker Screening Check, first aid certification, the NDIS Worker Orientation Module, and a Working with Children Check where applicable. We’ll confirm the full list at your interview.
Can I do an office or administration placement instead of support work?
Yes — we offer a limited number of office/admin placements covering rostering, compliance and coordination. Availability is limited, so raise it early.
What happens after my placement?
High-performing students may be offered a casual support worker position with Good Company. Your placement is effectively an extended working interview — treat it that way.