NEWS Danny Met Sally Announces Partnership with Apprenticeship Careers Australia

Danny Met Sally is proud to announce a new partnership with Apprenticeship Careers Australia (ACA) that will help shape the future of disability support and raise the standard of care across the nation.

As demand for skilled, compassionate support workers continues to grow, we are investing in long-term workforce development that puts people first. Our collaboration with ACA will create clear, supportive pathways for trainees to enter the disability sector with confidence, capability and the professional values needed to deliver quality, person-centred support.

Rick Dalton, CEO of Danny Met Sally, says the partnership reflects a long-term commitment to building the disability support workforce the right way.

“We’re committed to strengthening the disability support workforce by creating meaningful pathways for people who want to build a career in the sector, regardless of background or experience.

Through our partnership with Apprenticeship Careers Australia, we can identify and develop values-aligned support workers from the very start, bringing diverse perspectives, fresh thinking and a shared commitment to high-quality care.

This approach allows us to embed our values early, remain open to better ways of working and continue raising the standard of support we deliver across our communities.”

– Rick Dalton, CEO, Danny Met Sally

Building a stronger, more confident disability support workforce

“At Danny Met Sally, we are deeply committed to strengthening the local disability support workforce and raising the standard of care delivered to participants. We’ve seen firsthand the growing need for skilled, compassionate and well-trained support professionals across our communities.

To help meet that need, we are partnering with ACA to deliver traineeships for individuals seeking to enter the disability sector. The program will combine classroom-based learning with practical, hands-on experience in real care environments, ensuring support workers graduate with the qualifications, confidence and professional values required to excel as industry-leading support workers.”
– Connor George, Head of Recruitment and Strategy, Danny Met Sally

These traineeships provide the kind of foundational learning and practical experience that shape confident, capable support workers who are truly ready to make a difference.

Why Apprenticeship Careers Australia?

ACA brings a unique, people-focused approach to traineeships. Their philosophy aligns strongly with our own commitment to developing meaningful, values-driven careers in disability support.

“We believe in futures. Futures built not just on skills and qualifications, but on confidence and belonging. The right opportunity at the right time. We’re not just another agency. We’re coaches. Cheerleaders. Realists. Connectors.”
– Apprenticeship Careers Australia

This shared vision is what makes the partnership so powerful. Together, we are building pathways that open doors, elevate capability and empower people to thrive in the disability sector.

What the program offers

The Danny Met Sally x Apprenticeship Careers Australia program equips new support workers with the essential learning, real-world experience and values-driven coaching needed to deliver the highest possible quality of care. It is a key step in our mission to raise the standard of care across Australia and build a workforce grounded in capability, confidence and compassion.

Through this program, trainees will gain:

• Classroom-based learning that builds strong foundational knowledge
• Hands-on experience in real support environments
• Practical training focused on safety, communication and person-centred care
• Mentorship and coaching to support their confidence and growth
• Recognised qualifications that open long-term employment and career pathways
• Values-aligned training that reflects how we support people at Danny Met Sally

By combining education with real-world practice, trainees graduate ready to provide support that is safe, inclusive and truly empowering.

Raising the standard of care in every community

As a nationally registered NDIS provider, Danny Met Sally is committed to delivering support that reflects the quality we would want for our own loved ones. Investing in the next generation of support professionals is essential to delivering on that promise.

This partnership is not just about training. It is about shaping a workforce through the lens of the values and philosophy embedded at the foundation of everything we do. We are building a community of support workers who feel confident, valued and empowered to meet the diverse needs of people with disability with skill, compassion and genuine purpose.

A shared commitment to creating opportunity

Whether someone is stepping into the workforce for the first time or looking to build a meaningful new career, the program offers more than learning. It offers belonging. Support. The right opportunity at the right time.

Together, Danny Met Sally and ACA are building a future where support workers feel ready, inspired and empowered to deliver the level of care our communities deserve.