Aged care skills checklist
RCH NewsAged care is a fulfilling sector to pursue a purposeful career. It has a lot to offer its workforce, and highly skilled aged care workers are in high demand. To optimise your ability to make a valuable contribution to the aged care sector and those you will provide care to, it’s important to learn and […]
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Short courses to upskill for your aged care career
RCH NewsShort courses can be completed in a short period of time, but the benefits can be long-lasting for those in the aged care sector. Without the time commitment of a Certificate or Diploma, a short course can help you maximise extra time you have to spare and help you gain extra knowledge and skills to […]
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Our top tips for working in aged care
RCH NewsWith the aged care sector growing and evolving, now is the perfect time to work towards a career in aged care. This career path provides you with the opportunity to enhance the lives of those in need while contributing to creating a society that is compassionate and caring. Working in aged care gives you a […]
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Aged care sector roundtable with Dr Stephen Duckett
RCH NewsRecently, we were honoured to be joined by Stephen Duckett, Grattan Institute’s Health Program Director, for a dynamic virtual roundtable discussion about the current state of Australia’s aged care sector. We were also joined by an expert panel as part of Royal College’s industry engagement to ensure the relevance of our training, assessment practices and […]
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Preparing for an aged care job interview
RCH NewsTaking the time to prepare for your aged care job interview will help you make your aged care career dreams a reality. Completing a course is exciting. You studied hard and reached your training goals, and next up it’s time to put all your new knowledge and skills to work. When it comes time to […]
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What is human-centred education?
RCH NewsGetting the most from life and educational pursuits is a goal for many. At Royal College we are committed to supporting our learners to do just that. That’s why we take a human-centred education approach that focuses on developing the individual through empowerment and nurturing personal qualities, such as empathy, independence, creativity, self-reflection, adaptability and […]
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Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety Final Report summary
RCH NewsRespect, Care and Dignity: A Summary of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety – Summary of Recommendations The executive summary of the final report from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety contains significant and sweeping proposals for reform of the aged care sector.  The government has responded by pledging $452million to support the implementation of what it […]
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Differences between RTOs vs TAFE
RCH NewsAcross Australia, Certificates and Diplomas are studies by learners at a number of Vocational Education and Training (VET) institutions. While exploring your study options in aged care, you have probably come across VET institutions like TAFE (Technical and Further Education) and RTOs (Registered Training Organisations). VET courses offering a range of qualifications in many industries […]
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Types of aged care roles available
RCH NewsOnce upon a time, growing old and requiring assistance meant the only option was to move into a residential care facility. Fast forward to today and there are a range of care types on offer for the elderly. This also means that there are now many different types of aged care roles to fill within […]
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