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National Reconciliation Week 2021

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

More than a word, Reconciliation takes action – Reconciliation Australia’s theme for 2021. The week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The dates for National Reconciliation Week (NRW) are the same each […]

How your aged care facility can utilise social media

Monday, May 17, 2021

Social media is a powerful tool that can help you engage with your community, market your services and create more awareness around your brand. These are all essential for the success of any business, including aged care. A little effort goes a long way on social media, so learn how to get started with posting […]

Reskilling the aged care workforce

Sunday, May 9, 2021

For a sector to be the best it can be, a number of factors come into play. Firstly, the sector itself needs to be underpinned by thoughtful policies and funding. To support this, aged care workers need to be confident and capable in their ability to provide compassionate care. And for that to happen, employers […]

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 […]

The value in home care

For many ageing Australians, staying home and living as independently as possible for as long as possible is their goal. This goal is often made achievable with the support of a type of aged care called home care. This is delivered by qualified aged care workers who visit the elderly or those living with disability […]

The ultimate guide to a career in aged care

Sunday, April 18, 2021

If you’ve always dreamed of a meaningful working life, one that allows you to empower people every day, to be of service…look no further than aged care. The aged care sector needs dedicated individuals to help shape the future of care and look after elderly citizens with the compassion and respect that they deserve. Stay […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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National Reconciliation Week 2021

How your aged care facility can utilise social media

Reskilling the aged care workforce

A bright future in QLD aged care sector

The value in home care

The ultimate guide to a career in aged care

5 signs you should work in aged care

The upskill experience with Royal College

Find your future in Leisure and Health

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