Resources

PwC Australia's article on aged care workforce challenges highlights systemic issues such as job insecurity, burnout, and undervaluation. It emphasizes the need for providers to enhance workforce strategies through better training, supportive leadership, and improved work conditions. These measures aim to attract and retain staff, ensuring high-quality, person-centered care

This PalliAged webpage discusses the importance of workforce wellbeing and strategies to improve wellbeing in the aged care workforce.

This article from Oho discusses the importance of addressing workforce churn in aged care and provides strategies to retain employees, reducing the need for continuous recruitment.

A 24/7 national support service for nurses & midwives providing access to confidential advice and referral.

This website provides advice and resources for nurses experiencing burnout.

This article from Mirus Australia delves into best practices and innovative strategies for aged care workforce management, including ensuring adequate staffing levels and optimizing scheduling.

This presentation from the Macquarie Business School discusses the importance of various retention strategies, succession planning, and leadership development to sustain the aged care workforce.

FHG outlines seven key strategies to attract and retain aged care workers in Australia, emphasizing professional development, supportive leadership, positive workplace culture, work-life balance, recognition, diversity, and regular staff feedback. These approaches aim to enhance employee engagement, reduce turnover, and ensure high-quality care for the growing elderly population.

The ELDAC Self-care Room is a free, co-designed online resource that supports the wellbeing of aged care workers. It offers practical tools like reflection activities, quick self-care ideas, grief support, and planning guides to help staff manage stress and prevent burnout while delivering end-of-life care.

The GEN Aged Care Workforce page offers a detailed overview of Australia's aged care workforce, encompassing residential care, home care, and support services. It presents data on workforce size, composition, and characteristics, highlighting roles such as personal care workers, nurses, allied health professionals, and support staff. The page also provides insights into workforce demographics, including age, gender, and cultural diversity, and discusses trends