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A look at what makes a Royal College graduate

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Aged 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 […]

Job seekers guide to working in aged care

Saturday, March 12, 2022

Getting 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. […]

Tips for studying aged care as a mature age student

Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Thinking 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 […]

Changing careers with Royal College

When 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 […]

The value of aged care staff and the sector

Monday, January 31, 2022

At Royal College we work directly with the aged care teams who support our vulnerable elderly citizens. In providing high quality training to aged care workers, we see the valuable contribution they bring to communities across the country. As we enter the third year of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has had a marked impact on […]

Providing aged care for diverse residents

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Many elderly residents have different needs, whether this is because they speak a language other than English, have a diverse sexual orientation or religious beliefs, or because they are living with an illness or disability. Understanding diversity means that you will be able to approach caring for the elderly with compassion and respect, making a […]

Finished school? Consider a career in aged care

Friday, January 21, 2022

Choosing a career path can be tricky and many young people really aren’t sure what field they want to work in. If you recently finished high school, or you’re a few years into your working life, a career in aged care may not be the first option that pops into your mind. In fact, people […]

New year staff recruitment

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

The start of a new year often comes with a renewed energy and desire to hit the reset button. This is a great to time to assess your goals for the year and work out what you need to do to achieve them. Many aged care providers are now thinking about what they want their […]

Reflecting on 2021 to create positive habits for 2022

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Resilience, grit, adaptiveness, kindness and compassion come to mind when we consider what people have learned and leaned into through the experiences faced in recent times. Let’s reflect on the best bits of 2021. While there’s plenty we will all likely hope to leave behind, there are still many positives to take with us into […]

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A look at what makes a Royal College graduate

Job seekers guide to working in aged care

Tips for studying aged care as a mature age student

Changing careers with Royal College

The value of aged care staff and the sector

Providing aged care for diverse residents

Finished school? Consider a career in aged care

New year staff recruitment

Reflecting on 2021 to create positive habits for 2022

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