Resources

A free, digital certificate developed by AusMed for the Australian aged care workforce that enables sector-wide standardisation of eight core mandatory training areas. A staff member can carry it with them from one employer to the next to evidence that they have completed mandatory training relevant to and recognised by the sector.

This webpage from Ausmed, discusses the importance of appropriate workforce planning in providing safe, high-quality aged care.

This report from the ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research, presents findings related to retirement decision making processes of mature workers in Australian organisations.

This article from the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) discusses the importance of mentorship in the nursing profession for enhancing job satisfaction and worker retention.

This blog from Alaya Care lists helpful tips managers can use to ensure effective communication with their care workers. 

This webpage from Ageing Australia provides information on the different career pathways available in the aged care sector.

This guide from Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission outlines challenges to workforce retention in aged care and provides strategies to overcome these challenges, emphasising the importance of a skilled workforce in delivering quality care.

This provider fact sheet by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, provides an overview of provider responsibilities for screening potential aged care workers.

This report by the Aged & Community Care Providers Association presents insights into the attitudes of providers regarding the current state of the sector.

This report by ACIL Allen provides an independent assessment of the implications of labour shortages on the Aged Care Sector in WA.