About the program
Helping providers attract, train and retain new and existing workers in home care.
Attracting home care workers
Practical ideas to find and retain workers in the sector.
How to get involved
Find out who to contact in your state or territory.
Resources
Download podcasts, videos, factsheets about the program.
Aged care sector newsletters and alerts
Find out more about working in aged care
About the aged care workforce
Learn about aged care roles and services, and how we are strengthening the workforce to provide safe and high-quality care to older Australians.
$11.3 billion wage rise for aged care workers
A 15% increase to award wages will commence from 30 June 2023.
Latest resources
Latest resources
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Care Community Launch
Care Community is the Home Care Workforce Support Program in Western Australia. It is funded by the Australian Government to help connect people with jobs in aged home care.
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SSI Home Care Workforce Support Program
SSI is delivering the government-funded Home Care Workforce Support Program (HCWSP) in New South Wales (NSW) and the ACT to help older people enjoy a safe and independent life at home. The program is free and open to anyone who wants to build a meaningful career in aged care.
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Supporting the community in their homes – Home Care Program
Apprenticeship Careers Australia is delivering the Home Care Workforce Support Program in South Australia and the Northern Territory. This program is part of the Australian Government’s aim to grow the nation’s home care workforce to support older people to remain independent and live at home.
Home care workforce support
Information on government funded organisations that support home care providers to attract, train and retain new personal care workers into home care.
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