Education & Training

Lutheran Services is expanding its clinical placement program with UniSC to train more nurses for rural aged care in Queensland. Preparing students for rewarding careers in aged care

Helen Mirren has highlighted the harm of condescending language, exposing how infantilising comments undermine dignity and respect. In aged care, leaders are being urged to recognise the subtle impact of language on workplace culture and quality of care.

The University of Sunshine Coast’s nursing program, now in Kingaroy, offers two-month placements focused on aged care skills.

New study reveals how mental health and heart conditions may signal dementia risk. Could this lead to earlier diagnosis?

The Australian Government has unveiled new training modules to assist home care providers in preparing for the upcoming Support at Home program, which comes into effect in just four weeks.

The aged care industry is under increasing scrutiny to improve quality of care, yet one of the most overlooked areas remains the health literacy of its workforce.

Dementia care insights were explored last week as allied health professionals gathered for Dementia Training Australia’s inaugural Allied Health Symposium in Adelaide.

This Wednesday, Dementia Training Australia’s inaugural Allied Health Symposium takes place in Adelaide, uniting allied health professionals to enhance the care of people living with dementia. 

With rising compliance requirements and sector reforms, aged care providers must move beyond tick-box training and embrace effective, flexible education models that genuinely build staff capability and competency.

When it comes to life’s final chapter, many healthcare professionals feel hesitant and unprepared to initiate vital conversations around end-of-life planning and care.