Preventing and recovering from burnout in aged care
RCH NewsBurnout is a term you might have heard, but if you’re not familiar with it or certain of its meaning, here’s what you should know. Burnout is the experience of feeling exhausted, ineffective and mentally distanced from work. It’s something we’ve seen a lot of since the onset of the pandemic as healthcare and frontline […]
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A look at what makes a Royal College graduate
RCH NewsAged care courses are offered at a number of training providers Australia-wide. So what is it that makes Royal College graduates stand out and succeed? We’re immensely proud of the success of our graduates and make it our mission to give learners the skills and training they need not just to succeed in their studies […]
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JobTrainer funding: everything you need to know
RCH NewsFunded training places are now available for those wanting to study aged care with Royal College. Changes to government initiatives like JobTrainer can be hard to follow, but don’t worry if you’re not sure what JobTrainer means for you. Below you’ll find all you need to know about how to take advantage of the latest […]
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Job seekers guide to working in aged care
RCH NewsGetting the job you want is important, but knowing when and how to start looking can sometimes feel like a bit of a challenge. With this in mind, we’ve put together a useful guide to help job seekers get a head start. From getting qualified to getting the job, here’s everything you need to know. […]
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International Women’s Day 2022
RCH NewsHere at Royal College we are acknowledging International Women’s Day. Taking place each year on 8 March with the mission of celebrating women across the world, International Women’s Day is a time to recognise how far we have come in the pursuit of gender equality but also how far we still have to go. The […]
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Tips for studying aged care as a mature age student
RCH NewsThinking about heading back to study in your later 20s, 30s, 40s or 50s? This means you will be returning as a mature age student. If it’s been a while since you last studied, whether it was in high school or undertaking a course, you might feel a little nervous. But there’s no need to […]
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Changing careers with Royal College
RCH NewsWhen you’re doing your research around course providers and what’s involved in starting a career in aged care, it’s important to get firsthand guidance from those who have been there. That’s why we got in touch with Royal College learner Helene Fletcher. Helene was kind enough to lend us some of her time to chat […]
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A study journey with support
RCH NewsIf you have been exploring the prospect of commencing or progressing a career in aged care, you might already realise that there are many reasons to work in aged care. More than just a job, working in aged care is an opportunity to engage in fulfilling work, make a meaningful contribution to society, cultivate valuable […]
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Education trends for optimal learner outcomes in 2022
RCH NewsNew technology, sector overhauls, societal shifts — there are many factors that influence learning trends from year to year. Not to mention of course the pandemic that certainly drove changes to the way we live, work and study. The way education and training is approached can evolve over time. And so it should, as the […]
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