# Disability support and social services in Austria > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/disability-support-and-social-services-in-austria > Updated: 2026-08-25T10:57:32.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Social service organizations in Austria continue to expand disability support through employment opportunities and community inclusion initiatives. In the employment sector, recruitment for essential care roles remains active. In Vienna, Caritas is seeking a deputy manager and caregiver for the WG Maria Wald residential group, requiring de-escalation skills, as well as a caregiver for the Spundagasse residential group. WAG Assistenzgenossenschaft is also recruiting personal assistants to support students across various Vienna districts. Other specialized roles include caregivers for intensive group settings using Montessori and TEACCH approaches, and disability support in psychosocial residential homes. To address the rising demand for nursing and care staff driven by an aging population, the Wiener Arbeitnehmer*innen Förderungsfonds (waff) provides funding for training and job placement. Between 2021 and 2025, waff supported approximately 11,000 individuals in care and social professions, utilizing financial incentives like the Vienna nursing training premium. Recent projections highlight the scale of this demographic shift, suggesting that the number of residents aged 85 and older in Vienna will grow from 42,000 in 2026 to approximately 82,000 by 2050. To mitigate these pressures, waff offers subsidies and programs such as ‘Jobs PLUS Ausbildung’ to facilitate entry into the healthcare and social sectors. It is noted that between 2021 and 2025, waff allocated approximately 72 million euros to support around 11,000 people in these training programs. Personal assistance roles continue to be a significant part of the sector. Assistenz24 is recruiting for positions in Himberg, Niederhollabrunn, and Vienna, with tasks ranging from mobility and household assistance to pet care. Additionally, Lebenshilfe Tirol is recruiting in Imst to facilitate independent living, while HABIT – Haus der Barmherzigkeit continues to hire for economic and household assistance in Vienna. Community inclusion efforts are also progressing through organized events. ## Claims - The social long-term care insurance faces a deficit of 8 billion euros in 2027 and over 15 billion euros in 2028. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Health Minister Carsten Linnemann stated the current care system is not future-proof. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Minister Linnemann plans to establish a structural commission of independent experts and scientists to reform the care system. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The proposed Care Sustainability Ordinance (PNOG) includes raising the contribution surcharge for childless individuals from 0.6 to 0.7 percentage points starting January 1, 2027. (single source) - The contribution assessment ceiling is planned to increase from 5,812.50 euros to 6,450 euros per month. (single source) - Nursing home residents in Germany pay an average of 3,364 euros out of pocket per month during their first year of stay. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Disability support services and inclusion initiatives expand in Austria Social service providers in Austria are increasing efforts for disability inclusion through community running events and new job openings for personal assistants and household support. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/austria-social-services-expand-disability-support-and-inclusion-efforts ### 2026-08-17: Vienna social services announce various caregiving and assistance roles Multiple caregiving and personal assistance job openings are available in Vienna, including roles for disability support, residential group management, and domestic help. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vienna-social-services-announce-various-caregiving-and-assistance-roles --- Cite as: Disability support and social services in Austria. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/disability-support-and-social-services-in-austria