Celebrating safely with elderly loved ones
RCH NewsThis time of year is well known for being a time to enjoy alongside our nearest and dearest. Families like to come together to share food, gifts and fun, partaking in traditions and creating lasting memories. Older family members however may not be able to participate or be as involved as they once were. This […]
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NCVER Survey shows Royal College learners achieve their goals
RCH NewsAt Royal College, we are committed to the belief that education should be human-centred — as such, results such as those from the NCVER survey are important to us. They add to our own feedback processes to ensure that we are always maximising the outcomes for our learners, and providing a rewarding training experience. The […]
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Fostering dignity for those with dementia
RCH NewsHaving a thorough understanding of what dementia is and how we can support people to live with dignity is essential for those working in the aged care sector. In aged care, over two thirds of people living in residential care have cognitive impairment that is considered moderate or severe. Dementia is currently the second leading […]
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Ageing well and how education can help
RCH NewsAgeing well can mean a lot of different things. Keeping the wrinkles at bay and looking youthful might help you feel good as you get older, but ageing well is about so much more than that. It’s a combination of remaining able-bodied and physically strong, keeping a sharp mind, staying socially active, being independent and […]
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Upskilling with experience in aged care
RCH NewsDid you know that you can leverage that experience and passion and caring instinct and turn it into a meaningful and fulfilling career? For many, caring for others comes naturally. An innate ability to recognise someone’s needs and an in-built desire to help them and ensure they are okay. In many instances natural carers take […]
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Career opportunities with a Certificate III in Individual Support
RCH NewsStarting fresh with a new career begins with finding the right qualifications to meet your goals. A Certificate III in Individual Support is the perfect place to start for those seeking a fulfilling career where you can make a difference every day. Growing older, many of us will need to have a helping hand to […]
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Adjusting to the ‘new normal’
RCH NewsWith rising vaccination rates across the country and restrictions easing, the time has come for us to move into a post-lockdown new normal. For some, pre-pandemic life might seem like a distant memory. In some instances, people have spent almost two years studying from home, working from home, and/or adapting to challenging circumstances as essential […]
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National Carer’s Week 2021
RCH NewsThis week is National Carer’s Week — the perfect opportunity to take the time to reflect on just how vital the role of carers is in our communities. In fact, carers are crucial to our health care system and underpin aged care and disability care in Australia. Each day across Australia carers are doing valuable […]
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World Mental Health Day 2021: Self-care for aged care workers and learners
RCH NewsWhile every day can be a day to talk about and work on mental health, World Mental Health Day is a powerful reminder. What better time to reflect on mental health and its impact, particularly during the pandemic through these last two years. It’s also an opportunity to renew our focus on how we can […]
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