What to know when changing careers
RCH NewsEmployment and job security are front of mind for many this year, with unemployment rates reaching record highs as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. It is not surprising that many people are wondering whether changing careers is a good option for them, and whether this is the right time to do it. Australians in […]
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What can you earn as an aged care worker?
RCH NewsIf you’re considering a career as an aged care worker, you could be on the path to a very rewarding future. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the number of Australians aged 85 years and older is projected to double by 2042. This means the need for aged care workers is growing, and the […]
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Aged Care Employee Day
RCH NewsThe most vulnerable members of society are cared for each day by hundreds of thousands of aged care employees across Australia’s aged care workforce. This Saturday 7 August, 2021 is Aged Care Employee Day, encouraging everyone to acknowledge the important work of aged care workers. Throughout this year individuals working in aged care have continued […]
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Aged care job growth in Queensland
RCH NewsAn aged care career in Queensland is a career with a future, with continual growth year after year. Recent IBIS World figures on Australia’s aged care residential services sector shows it is expected to generate over $20 billion in revenue this year, with further growth to follow. This is a sector that provides genuine employment […]
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The value of customer feedback in aged care
RCH NewsWhen people are searching for an aged care facility for their elderly loved one, they are looking for a service that will provide the highest quality of care. So what tools can they use to make that choice? What most people are likely to do is to conduct online research and look at various reviews […]
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Why an aged care career is rewarding
RCH NewsIf you’ve been considering working in aged care, you’ve probably wondered what this career path has to offer. It’s important to know that a profession in aged care is one that is fulfilling and can truly change the lives of others for the better. Australia has an ageing population, with figures from the Australian Bureau […]
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Professional development for aged care
RCH NewsInvesting in professional development opportunities is an investment in developing your business’s number one asset — its people. Helping your employees to understand their worth and recognise their own abilities in the workplace can go a long way to increasing not only motivation, but job satisfaction. It is evident that there is a strong need […]
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De-stress techniques to support mental health and well-being
RCH NewsStress can be motivating at times, but when it gets out of hand it can affect you mentally, physically and prevent you from getting everything done. Learning ways to de-stress is essential, especially if you’re trying to manage studying, work and life commitments. With the daily changes occurring across the nation due to COVID-19, it […]
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Learner and work from home tax deductions
RCH NewsEnd of financial year is among us, which means it’s tax time for 2019/2020. If you are currently studying an aged care course, there are likely to be a number of study-related expenses you can claim as tax deductions. For many of us, the pandemic has meant more working from home than ever before. As […]
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