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Leading through change in the aged care sector

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

By Heleni Bagiartakis, Strategic Growth & Partnerships Manager at Catalyst Education As seen on LinkedIn, published 12 August 2021. It is unquestionable – the age care sector is facing the greatest overhaul in its history. For decades, many strong, admirable and even inspirational leaders have steered the course for hundreds of thousands of older people […]

Certificate III minimum qualification for aged care: Royal Commission

Monday, August 16, 2021

In 2018 the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety launched, aiming to review the standard of aged care services in Australia. Following its completion, a final report was released outlining a range of assessments and recommendations. In fact, 148 recommendations have been handed down with the goal of reforming and improving the aged […]

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 […]

Skilling as an essential worker in aged care

Monday, July 12, 2021

Aged care is an essential sector in our community. It’s not difficult to see why. Aged care workers are extremely valuable to society and responsible for upholding the quality of life of elderly people in both residential and home care. People studying to work in the aged care sector are not just skilling for a […]

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 […]

Fostering strong relationships in aged care

Thursday, June 3, 2021

A residential care facility is a workplace for aged care workers and a home for the elderly. It should feel like a community, build on meaningful connections and a high standard of care. To build a strong and happy community, a focus on strong relationships is essential. The relationship between aged care workers and their […]

Dementia advocacy in aged care

Monday, May 31, 2021

Living with dementia is a reality for an estimated half a million Australians. While the exact number of people with dementia is unknown, what we do know is that the impact is far-reaching for those who have it and their families. According to Dementia Australia, around 250 people are being diagnosed with dementia each day […]

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 […]

Aged care sector roundtable with Dr Stephen Duckett

Monday, March 15, 2021

Recently, we were honoured to be joined by Stephen Duckett, Grattan Institute’s Health Program Director, for a dynamic virtual roundtable discussion about the current state of Australia’s aged care sector. We were also joined by an expert panel as part of Royal College’s industry engagement to ensure the relevance of our training, assessment practices and […]

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Leading through change in the aged care sector

Certificate III minimum qualification for aged care: Royal Commission

Enter aged care for more than just a job

Skilling as an essential worker in aged care

Enhancing aged care staff recruitment

Fostering strong relationships in aged care

Dementia advocacy in aged care

Reskilling the aged care workforce

Aged care sector roundtable with Dr Stephen Duckett

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