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.
Getting into the aged care workforce
Explore your options for joining one of the fastest growing sectors in Australia.
Opportunities for aged care nurses
Learn about the scholarships, transition programs, and clinical placements available to nurses.
What we’re doing
Discover what we’re doing to build a valued, skilled and supported aged care workforce to meet the needs and rights of older people.
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Related work
Aged Care Transition to Practice Program
The Aged Care Transition to Practice (ACTTP) program provides nurses with mentoring, training and support at the start of their career in aged care
Care and Support Sector Nursing Clinical Placements
This program provides Bachelor and Master Nursing students with high-quality clinical placements in the care and support sector.
Dementia Training Program
The Dementia Training Program offers a national approach to accredited education, upskilling, and professional development in dementia care.
Home Care Workforce Support Program
The Home Care Workforce Support Program is supporting the aged care sector to grow the home care workforce.
Resources
Resources
CHSP provider update – Draft Aged Care Rules (Release 4b)
Free training opportunities for aged care workers
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