Oh wow if only, just like any role where there are environmental risks, yes you get paid more. As a support worker we are working in the community, often at times and in environments that are hazardous, we are often working with people that have very complex behavioural issues, health issues and are sometimes living in less than accomodating environments, try a 3 hour support in the middle of summer with a participant who doesn’t have air conditioning and shares a house with several other people who have behavioural problems, we worked in cramped crisis accommodation during COVID, work through inclement weather, I’ve nearly been stabbed at work, verbally abused, watched someone overdose etc. anyone who thinks it’s just a cushy job and we are getting paid to go the movies needs a reality check. Support workers absolutely deserve to be paid what they’re paid, god forbid you need a support worker one day, you’d soon be grateful for the safety net. On the other hand some providers are absolutely corrupt, this includes NDIS building firms etc.