Care Giver – Nguma Ngarri

“You hold others up. You care with your whole being. You make people feel safe.”

Who You Are

You have a big heart and strong hands. You’re someone who notices when others are struggling, and you step in without needing to be asked. Whether you’re looking after kids, supporting Elders, or helping someone heal — you do it with patience, love and loyalty.

You may have been caring for others your whole life — often without formal training or pay. That doesn’t mean it’s not real work. You bring stability, trust, and strength to those around you, and people feel safer because of you.

You might not use many words — but your actions speak loud. You know what people need, often before they say it. You carry family, community and culture in everything you do.

Your Strengths

  • Deeply compassionate — you genuinely want to see people do well

  • Attentive — you notice the small details that make a big difference

  • Patient and calm — you stay grounded, even in difficult situations

  • Protective — you’re a shield for those who are vulnerable

  • Reliable — you show up and follow through, no matter what

How You Might Behave

  • You provide emotional support to family and friends

  • You help people get to appointments, take meds, or stay on track

  • You’re often the person others rely on for comfort or care

  • You support others without expecting recognition

  • You feel a strong sense of responsibility to people around you

Career Fields Where You Thrive

  • Aged Care and Disability Support

  • Childcare or Early Years Education

  • Mental Health Peer Support

  • Hospital, Allied Health or Medical Support Roles

  • Youth Work, Family Services or Women’s Support

  • Community Care or Emergency Relief

  • NDIS Support Work or Coordination

  • School Support / Indigenous Liaison roles

Training Pathways That Fit You

  • Certificate III/IV in Individual Support or Disability Care

  • Certificate IV in Mental Health or Youth Work

  • Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

  • Peer Support or Lived Experience Worker training

  • First Aid, Medication Support, Manual Handling short courses

  • On-the-job traineeships in Health and Social Services

  • Aboriginal Health Worker qualifications

Your Superpower

You bring comfort and kindness in hard times. You know how to be calm, how to encourage, how to give people dignity. You don’t just complete tasks — you build trust and restore hope.

In the right workplace, you’d shine — because you’re not just doing a job. You’re making a difference. You’re doing sacred work that strengthens our communities.

Words That May Describe You

Nurturing, Steady, Soft-Spoken, Loyal, Strong, Quiet Leader, Supportive, Listener, Protector, Dependable, Gentle, Brave

What To Do Next

  • Think about all the caring roles you’ve already done — at home or in community

  • Look into training that formalises your strengths (like Cert III/IV in Care)

  • Ask about jobs where your lived experience is valued

  • Connect with mentors in health, disability or support roles to guide your journey

Final Message

Caring isn’t soft — it’s strong. And you’ve proven that time and time again. There’s a place for you in the care sector, and it’s time you were recognised for what you already do so well.

Keep holding others up — but don’t forget to hold space for yourself too. You deserve opportunity, recognition, and the chance to shine in your own right.