Find Cambodian Support Workers

Not Just Help — A Bridge Between Cultures

Disability and aged care services are often framed in a more biomedical or clinical way. But true, meaningful caring is about connection. It’s about the support worker who knows why some traditions are important to follow, who can communicate without a translator, and who understands that family values run deep in Cambodian homes.

Our Cambodian support workers who provide:

• Personalized Assistance – Even if there are daily living tasks, mobility support, or specialized medical care required, our Costa Midwest Health employees see to it that everyone gets the attention they deserve.
• Cultural Familiarity – An older Cambodian, or a person with disabilities, may feel excluded due to language barriers and cultural differences. Our workers bridge that isolation with familiar conversations, traditional meal preparation and culturally sensitive care.
• Emotional & Mental Well-being – While it is important to be physically present, it’s equally important to see to their emotional needs. Whether it’s social engagement or companionship, our workers are there to support the body, mind, and heart.

Cambodian Support Workers — Who Can They Help?

The work of a Cambodian disability or aged care worker is not just one form of assistance. We provide care for:

1. People with disabilities who need help with daily tasks or moving.
2. Elderly who need companionship, personal care, or medical assistance.
3. Individuals undergoing recovery from a medical event or procedure, such as stroke, cardiac arrest, or post-operative healing.
4. Families who require respite care to get a break while trusting their loved ones are in safe hands.

The Support Network is a culturally led care model that ensures all Cambodian families in Australia have access to the right care…at the right time, in the right way.

Need assistance? Call us at 1300 671 931.

Khmer-Speaking Disability Support Workers – Support in Your Own Language

Language is not just words — it’s how we share feelings, articulate needs and connect with each other. When a person with a disability, an elderly person, or a person with complex medical needs encounters barriers in effectively using English, it can be ostracizing. Planting seeds of misunderstanding in the healthcare and support process can produce the fruit of frustration, discomfort, or even lack of good care.

That’s why Khmer-speaking disability support workers are so important; they help ensure that Cambodian community members in Australia receive the care they need without being challenged by language barriers.

Why language is important in disability support

A disability support worker don’t just come to help someone, they come to bring independence, comfort and safety. Yet where even basic needs go unmet, if communication is hard,

Our support workers providing:

• Clear, Comfortable Communication – No more fumbling to explain symptoms, needs, or preferences. Each person may speak freely and be heard.
• Individualized & Culturally Sensitive Care – From personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medical appointments, our workers take care of everything in a culturally sensitive manner according to Cambodian traditions.
• Involvement of the Family – Family is essential in caregiving in Cambodian culture. We speak Khmer and work collaboratively with family members to implement a care plan.
• Advocacy & Guidance – Knowing your NDIS entitlements, your health care options, your rights in relation to your disability can be difficult to navigate when English isn’t your first language. Khmer-speaking workers with us help families get through the system and make sure that they are receiving everything that they are entitled to, every benefit.

Tailored Care for Every Need

Personalized care for every person, because no two people need the same care. From mobility assistance, companionship, or rehabilitation therapies, our Khmer-speaking disability support workers ensure that no one in the Cambodian community falls through the cracks.

• For the disabled – Obtain a helping hand to perform everyday chores without compromising your independence and with dignity.
• For elderly individuals – Cultural Sensitivity and Emotional Wellbeing
• For families – Rest assured that your loved one is being cared for in a way that supports their individual care needs.

When care feels familiar, care feels right. That’s the difference a Khmer-speaking case worker makes. Do you need a Khmer speaking disability support worker? Call 1300 671 931 today.

Cambodian Aged Care Support Workers – Compassionate Care for the Elderly

Growing old is a journey, and for many Cambodian families in Australia it is a journey entrenched in respect, customs and unyielding care. But as elderly relatives start to have difficulty with mobility, medication management or daily tasks, families often feel pulled between their responsibilities and the increased needs of their aging relatives.

That’s when Cambodian aged care support workers come in — not as strangers, but part of the family.

More Than Just Assistance—A Deeply Personal Approach

Caring for the elderly is not only about answering their physical needs; it’s keeping them in a position where they feel needed, respected, and connected to their roots. In Cambodia, we provide, through our support workers:

• Gentle Mobility Aid – Helping seniors walk and transfer and avoid falls while respecting their autonomy.
• Medication & Health Management – Making sure prescriptions are taken at the right time, monitoring vital signs, coordinating with healthcare professionals.
• Familiar Meals —a meal that is culturally appropriate, tastes like home, and honors your dietary needs.
• Companionship & Emotional Support – Loneliness can be equally as difficult as physical disability. Here at Slader we offer compassionate companionship, listen to stories about lives lived, and promote social networking.
• Respectful Personal Care – When it comes to dressing, grooming, and hygiene, caregivers help seniors with the utmost respect so they can keep their dignity at all times.

Connecting Generations, Preserving Culture

For elderly Cambodians in particular, leaving family at home for work or for other life changes can lead to emotional turmoil and cultural disconnection. “It’s such a great comfort to have a support worker who understands their Khmer language, their traditions, and respect their way of life.

This isn’t only about care — it’s about preserving identity, and about ensuring that aging is greeted with warmth, dignity and respect.

Palliative Care Support Workers – The Power to Comfort & Protect Dignity

When a family member is close to death, every minute becomes more precious. Families want to offer comfort, make sure their loved one is pain-free and provide emotional support — but the weight of those responsibilities can feel too heavy. This is where our Cambodian palliative care support workers come in, offering compassionate, culturally sensitive care that respects dignity and peace in the last stage of life.

Pain Management and Comfort with Gentle Care

Palliative care is not just a matter of alleviating pain — it is also ensuring that people feel safe, that they feel respected and comfortable in all ways. Our support workers are on hand to help with medication schedules, position adjustments for comfort, and soothing techniques that counter discomfort while working in concert with all medical personnel for optimum care.

Guidance and Support for Hard Times

End of life can be emotional and spiritual for the individual and for their family. Our Cambodian support workers also provide a grounding presence, listening to concerns, giving comforting words, and honoring cultural traditions. They may offer Khmer spiritual practices, or just simple companionship, but they are deeply understanding and caring.

Support for Families During This Journey

The last stage of life is challenging not just for the person but for their family members. Families are typically confused and overwhelmed and emotionally exhausted. Our support workers take this weight off your shoulders by offering practical advice, emotional encouragement and on-the-ground help with everyday activities such as washing, changing position and eating, always with the utmost patience and respect to ensure you feel supported.

Navigating the NDIS with Cambodian Disability Support Services

For many Cambodian families in Australia, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a maze — full of forms, strange terms and never-ending processes that leave people feeling lost. The system is meant to assist, but families can find the getting of funding and services their loved ones require unwieldy — unless they have good instruction. That’s where we come in.

Our disability support workers who speak Khmer don’t just help people with daily hygiene tasks, they also guide families through the NDIS roll-out one step at a time, to make sure they understand what they’re entitled to and get the full support they’re entitled to.

SHATTERING BARRIERS, MAKING ACCESSIBILITY.

Many who qualify for these funds aren’t able to access them because they don’t know what’s available or how to advocate for themselves and their needs. Navigating the system can be further complicated by language barriers and cultural differences. Support workers are trusted guides to support families in any number of ways, including:

• Learn what funding is for from personal care through assistive technology.
• NDIS assessments train individuals to ensure that they get the right level of support.
• Use money effectively, so that services are maximized over a long period.

Families need more than Just a system: they need a someone to explain their struggles to with someone that speaks their language, someone to fight for your rights within the NDIS framework.

Bespoke plans to suit all

Each person has different needs. Our disability support advisors in Cambodia help facilitate the process to ensure NDIS plans are approved but also culturally, emotionally, and practically catered to. From therapy services to in-home support, to assistive technology, we ensure that every detail is accounted for—because the right care makes all the difference.

Need help with the NDIS? Call 1300 671 931 today.

Assistance with Complex Medical Conditions – Compassionate & Skilled Care

And when someone lives with a complex medical condition, the right support is not merely nice to have — it is imperative. From diabetes management to stroke recovery to dealing with neurological disorders to post-surgical care, patients need a consummate care professional who knows how to deal with the mental and emotional aspects of their care as well. That’s precisely what our support workers in Cambodia deliver.

Beyond Routine Care – Expertise That Matters

Individuals with complex conditions need more than help with daily tasks to thrive. It means:

• Monitoring symptoms closely to avoid any spillover of complications.
• Working with medical teams to maintain continuity of care.
• Reminding patients to take their medications for continued treatment.
• Helping with mobility and rehabilitation to promote recovery.

This isn’t just showing up—it’s knowing the nuances of each one of the conditions and tailoring care to fit everyone’s needs.

Support System for Families & Caregivers

Families often bear the burden — the weight of unending worry, fatigue and uncertainty — when a loved one has a serious medical condition. Our Cambodian support workers step up to relieve that load, providing professional care that gives families air to breathe, that reassures them they’re not doing it alone, that their loved one is in good hands.

We don’t just provide support — we become part of the solution, collaborating with doctors, nurses and allied health professionals in a holistic, well-coordinated care plan.

Guided Health Choices: The Right Care at the Right Time

Living with a chronic or serious medical condition can be overwhelming, but with life-affirming support, a person can achieve dignity, independence, and quality of life. Be it expert care, help moving around, or just someone who can appreciate the medical messiness of it all, we’re on your side.

Culturally Inclusive Care – Respecting Traditions & Values

Care is not only about help: It is about feeling at home, even when help is required. For many Cambodian families living in Australia, having access to disability or aged care support that understands their culture, values and speaks their language is no longer a luxury — it’s a necessity.

When your cultural identity doesn’t align with the care you seek, you often feel disconnected, isolated or even reluctant to accept help. A meal that tastes funny, a caregiver who doesn’t appreciate the significance of religious observances, a routine that upends longstanding traditions — these particulars matter. And this is why culturally inclusive care is not an optional part of what we do, but rather fundamental to our service.

Traditional Meals & Old Familiar Comforts

Food is deeply personal. It is related to memory, comfort and well-being.” A bowl of warm Borbor (rice porridge) in the morning or a lovingly cooked SamlorKorko (Khmer vegetable stew) isn’t simply about sustenance — it’s a way to feel snug and rooted at home.

The fresh produce, where possible, is prepared in accordance with the meals families are used to eating at home, fitting with cultural expectations and makes the necessary nutrition easy to stomach for those tending to their scars.

Religion & Spirituality

Religion is a staple in the daily lives of many Cambodian families. Traditions, prayers, and with respect to rituals specific to Buddhism contribute to well-being. Our caregivers understand and respect these traditions—whether it’s offering a quiet place for meditation, helping visit a temple, or just recognizing the importance of respecting your ancestors.

Family-Centered Care and Cambodian Values

Family is paramount in Cambodian culture. Care is not viewed as an individual experience — it’s a collective responsibility where family members and loved ones are intimately involved. Our support workers work alongside the family unit — not just with the individual — to ensure that decisions about care are made in line with family values and traditions.

True support is more than assistance; it is creating an atmosphere that feels like home, honors culture and maintains dignity at every level of care.

Support for Families & Caregivers – Relieving the Burden

Caring for a loved one is an act of love, but it’s also a load that can take a toll — physically, emotionally and mentally. For the many Cambodian families in Australia it is about weathering adverse conditions to provide for loved ones, often at the cost of their self sacrifice. But caretaking doesn’t have to be a solitary task.

It is support that matters when fatigue kicks in, when pressure becomes suffocating, when families ponder how to do it all.

Respite Care — Because Caregivers Need a Break

Detach, but don’t let go — a chance for sustainable, long-term care. And many families don’t want to take a break: They feel guilty or unsure about leaving their loved one in someone else’s hands.

Which is why our Cambodian support workers treat care with the same compassion, attentiveness and cultural knowledge family members do. Whether it’s provided for a few hours, few days or on a regular basis, respite care allows primary caregivers to:

• Take a proper rest and recover and not to worry all the time.
• Take their own personal needs while knowing their loved one is in good hands.
• Do not burn out yourself as caregiver: Caregiving can take emotional and physical toll.

Emotional & Psychological Family Support

The strain of caregiving isn’t only physical — it’s emotional. Many families experience guilt, frustration or helplessness when caring for a loved one with a disability or medical condition.

Our support workers come to where care is needed not only for those receiving care, but also for the families of those who are in need. Whether that is providing advice on how to cope with stress, lending an emotional ear, or just listening to worries, our team supports caregivers on the frontlines feel heard, supported, and empowered.

Practical Support & Resources

Caregiving has a steep learning curve, with significant challenges when working with disabilities, chronic illnesses or mobility issues. Our team helps families:

• Learn care techniques, from managing medications to helping with mobility.
• Guide government services such as NDIS so they access what is out there.
• Create a plan involving them when possible, but get professional help when needed.

Because No Family Should Bear the Burden Alone

Caregiving is an act of love, but love is not enough when exhaustion sets in. The right support changes everything—not only for the person in treatment, but for the whole family.

Contact Us – Compassionate Care, Tailored for Your Needs

Navigating aged care services or finding the right Cambodian Care Support Workers can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Whether you’re looking for Khmer-speaking care workers who understand cultural values or need a better-tailored care plan for a loved one, we’re here to help.

Our team is dedicated to providingexceptional care that respects traditions while ensuring individuals receive the support they need. From personalized care plans to assistance in aged care facilities, our services focus on dignity, comfort, and high standards of well-being.

At our health centre, we believe in family-based care that goes beyond basic support—it’s about creating actionable care strategies that improve quality of life. Whether you're in need of assistance with daily activities, access to health care, or specialized support like Khmer-speaking aged care support workers, we ensure care in alignment with both personal and medical needs.

We collaborate with care volunteers, local health professionals, and organizations like Chung Wah Community Care to ensure the highest standards in service. Our collaborative care teams are trained to handle everything from comprehensive care for elderly individuals to programs like the Community and Crisis Care Support Program Donations, which aid those in critical need.

Let’s build a care plan that works for you. Whether you need assistance with daily tasks, medical support, or help navigating Australian Unity Home Care Service of NSW, we’ll coordinate care to clients in a way that ensures comfort, dignity, and peace of mind.

Call us today at 1300 671 931 to discuss a personalized care solution.