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5 signs you should work in aged care

5 signs you should work in aged care

Monday, April 12, 2021

It’s safe to say we would all prefer to work in a job that doesn’t feel like you’re working at all. Those jobs that make you think ‘I can’t believe I actually get paid to do this’. And while we can’t all be paid to take long walks on the beach or watch Netflix, we […]

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The upskill experience with Royal College

The upskill experience with Royal College

It’s common for a career to not be linear, and this was true for Jeannie. She was at a crossroads in her career when she decided she no longer wanted to run her own cleaning business and trained in a position as a Personal Care Worker. With six years as a community care worker, Jeannie […]

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Find your future in Leisure and Health

Find your future in Leisure and Health

Sunday, April 11, 2021

An aged care career offers many pathways for progressing in your chosen field. One such pathway is moving toward specialising in lifestyle-focused care for the elderly and/or those living with a disability. Many Royal College learners choose the Certificate IV in Leisure and Health to upskill their careers and discover a rewarding avenue to explore […]

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Aged care skills checklist

Aged care skills checklist

Monday, March 29, 2021

Aged 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

Short courses to upskill for your aged care career

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Short 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

Our top tips for working in aged care

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

With 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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Differences between RTOs vs TAFE

Differences between RTOs vs TAFE

Monday, February 22, 2021

Across 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

Types of aged care roles available

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Once 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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The future for carers of the elderly

The future for carers of the elderly

Monday, November 9, 2020

The need for skilled aged care workers continues to be in high demand, and as we plan for the future for aged care, it’s essential that there are highly trained carers to meet this demand. A future filled with kindness, respect and compassion for all is the goal that we and many others share, with […]

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