Support Foundation is committed to helping our support workers understand their tax responsibilities and available employment options.
Meeting Your Tax Obligations
All support workers must ensure they meet their individual tax obligations in Australia. Whether you work as an employee, independent contractor or sole trader, you are responsible for ensuring that:
- Your income is correctly declared;
- Your tax return is lodged by the applicable due date;
- Appropriate financial records and supporting documents are maintained; and
- Any other applicable tax obligations are completed on time.
If you are uncertain about income reporting, allowable deductions, record-keeping requirements or lodging your tax return, we strongly recommend obtaining independent advice from a Registered Tax Agent.
The following tax agents have advised that they are available to assist Support Foundation workers and may offer discounted fees:
- AM Advisory
Contact: Kailash Karki
Email: [email protected] - The Weft
Contact: Ifty Waset
Email: [email protected]
Workers are not required to use either of these services and may engage any suitably qualified Registered Tax Agent of their choice.
Support Foundation may also organise a short information session with a Registered Tax Agent. The session would provide general information about common tax matters affecting support workers, including income reporting, record keeping and potential work-related deductions.
Please note that Support Foundation does not provide personal tax or financial advice. Individual circumstances vary, and workers should obtain independent professional advice where required.
Part-Time Employment Opportunities
Support Foundation is inviting eligible support workers to express their interest in transitioning from contractor arrangements to part-time employment.
This opportunity may be particularly relevant to workers who:
- Regularly work 20 hours or more per week;
- Have an established and ongoing roster;
- Regularly provide support to Support Foundation participants; and
- Prefer the security and entitlements associated with part-time employment.
Any transition will be subject to the availability of regular work, the operational needs of Support Foundation and completion of the applicable employment and compliance requirements.
Classification and Pay
Depending on the duties of the position, an employee may commence as a Social and Community Services Employee Level 1, Pay Point 3 under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010—commonly known as the SCHADS Award.
From the first full pay period commencing on or after 1 July 2026, the minimum ordinary hourly rate for a Level 1, Pay Point 3 employee is $29.45 per hour.
Additional entitlements may apply depending on the employee’s roster and working circumstances, including:
- Weekend and public holiday penalty rates;
- Shift and broken-shift allowances;
- Overtime payments;
- Paid annual leave;
- Paid personal and carer’s leave;
- Superannuation; and
- Other entitlements provided by the National Employment Standards and the SCHADS Award.
The appropriate classification and rate of pay will be determined by the employee’s actual duties, level of responsibility, qualifications, experience and working arrangements. The Level 1, Pay Point 3 rate is provided as a general example and may not apply to every position.
How to Express Your Interest
If you regularly work 20 hours or more per week and would like to discuss becoming a part-time employee, please contact your supervisor.
Each request will be considered individually based on the worker’s circumstances, regular roster, duties, compliance status and the availability of ongoing work.
We encourage all support workers to ensure that their tax and employment arrangements are properly understood and compliant.
Thank you for your continued commitment to Support Foundation and for the valuable support you provide to our participants.
Admin
Support Foundation
General information only: For personal tax advice, consult a Registered Tax Agent. Employment classifications and entitlements will be assessed under the applicable legislation, National Employment Standards and SCHADS Award.