About the aged care workforce
Learn about aged care roles and services, and how we are strengthening the aged care workforce.
I work in aged care
Read about new ways of working and your obligations and protections under the new Aged Care Act.
I want to work in aged care
Find out about various pathways to work in aged care.
I employ aged care workers
Find resources and information to support your workforce.
What we're doing
Discover what we’re doing to build a valued, skilled and supported workforce to meet the needs and rights of older people.
Opportunities for aged care nurses
Learn about the transition to practice programs, and clinical placements available to nurses.
Learning and development
Find out about opportunities for learning and career development.
Stay up to date
Subscribe to the Working in Aged Care newsletter and mailing list for the aged care workforce
Sign up to receive regular updates about working in aged care and other programs and initiatives, including open consultations, resources, training and webinars.
Learn about the benefits and opportunities of working in aged care
Shrijana Gautam
An aged care workforce case study
Watch this video with aged care facility general manager Shrijana Gautam, as she talks about the rewards of working in aged care.
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
Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placements Program – Brightwater
CHSP provider update – Draft Aged Care Rules (Release 4b)
Free training opportunities for aged care workers
