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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. […]

A flexible work options for parents and balance

Sunday, December 19, 2021

A career that is meaningful and can also offer a healthy balance between work and life might sound hard to find, however an aged care career path can offer just that. From its variety of settings and roles with a range of hours and shifts, working in aged care can empower you to enjoy your […]

Enter aged care for more than just a job

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

We spend a lot of time in the workplace over the course of our lives. For the average person, around a third of their life is spent at work. This figure is likely to vary between people and individual circumstances, but it’s fair to say most people are at work quite a bit. With such […]

Enhancing aged care staff recruitment

Thursday, June 17, 2021

The demand for aged care services across Australia continues to grow, and so too the need for quality staff to support the sector. It’s no secret that Australia’s population is ageing. In fact, the Aged Care Royal Commission Final Report summary projects that the number of Australians aged 85 years and over will increase from 515,700 […]

Aged care workforce in the spotlight with Federal Budget

Friday, May 14, 2021

All of our clients in residential aged care or who provide home care services have been reporting shortages of quality staff for some time. They explain that they struggle to get the ‘right people’ in the door. Not being able to secure enough staff suited to the job also means that their aged care clients […]

A bright future in QLD aged care sector

Monday, April 19, 2021

For those looking for a meaningful career that offers reliable job security, Queensland aged care sector offers a promising outlook. The Covid-19 impact fast-tracked plans for a sea-change for a large number of Australians young and old. The number of over-50s opting to reside in Queensland has grown dramatically and will likely continue to do […]

Preparing for an aged care job interview

Sunday, March 14, 2021

Taking the time to prepare for your aged care job interview will help you make your aged care career dreams a reality. Completing a course is exciting. You studied hard and reached your training goals, and next up it’s time to put all your new knowledge and skills to work. When it comes time to […]

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 […]

Enhancing aged care with soft skills

Monday, September 28, 2020

When it comes to pursuing the career you want in aged care, qualifications are essential. As well as completing the right course, it’s vital to understand the importance of soft skills. Comprising of personal attributes such as patience, responsibility, communication and empathy, soft skills are beneficial for aged care roles. People who possess developed soft […]

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Job seekers guide to working in aged care

A flexible work options for parents and balance

Enter aged care for more than just a job

Enhancing aged care staff recruitment

Aged care workforce in the spotlight with Federal Budget

A bright future in QLD aged care sector

Preparing for an aged care job interview

Types of aged care roles available

Enhancing aged care with soft skills

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