Resources

Economic considerations suggest that some of the emphasis of workforce planning needs to be placed on how to retain workers better, especially those with the necessary skills, and how to train and utilise them productively in the workplace. 

While aged care staff have an overall positive feeling towards their work, additional support such as skills training,  and a supportive work environment could  reduce job stressors. 

A range of factors impacted retention of aged care staff. Two broad themes emerged from the analysis: individual and organisational factors facilitating retention.

This blog describes four practical steps providers can take now to support our aged care workers.

The Federal Government has implemented a range of activities and intiatives to help providers build and develop a supported, valued and productive workforce.

Aged care is one of the fastest growing sectors in Australia. You can learn more about the roles and opportunities available in metropolitan, regional and remote areas of Australia.

This information sheet provides an overview of working in the aged care sector for individuals considering or currently participating in the PALM scheme.

The Code of Conduct for Aged Care describes how aged care providers, their governing persons, and workers must behave and treat people receiving aged care. (4 min)

The 2020 Aged Care Workforce Census provides an overview of the aged care sector workforce looking at the size,  growth an decomposition of the aged care workforce.

Data dashboards show how the quarter of a million people employed as direct care providers in Australia’s aged care sector are distributed, resourced and managed.