The SCHADS Award (Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010) is the industrial award that covers most disability support workers in Australia. It sets minimum employment conditions for NDIS service providers.
Key SCHADS Award provisions include:
- Minimum hourly rates and pay levels (Level 1-8)
- Overtime and penalty rates
- Weekend and public holiday rates
- Broken shift allowances
- Sleepover and 24-hour care provisions
- Travel time and reimbursements
- Leave entitlements
NDIS providers must comply with SCHADS Award requirements when employing support workers. The Award is updated annually with new pay rates typically effective from July 1st. Non-compliance can result in Fair Work penalties and underpayment claims.
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