Retaining skilled and passionate staff is one of the biggest challenges in aged care. This short course is designed for leaders who want to understand the factors influencing workforce retention and consider practical, evidence-based strategies to improve it.
Through a combination of online modules and facilitated workshops, participants will explore how to use data effectively, address sector-wide and organisational challenges, and support diverse workforce groups.
- 100% online.
- Total time commitment is 8 hours, including 4 hours of facilitated group workshops and 4 hours of self-directed learning.
- Facilitated group workshops with peers from other organisations sharing challenges and triumphs.
- Ongoing access after completion.
- Certificate of completion and digital badge provided.
For organisations wanting to build capability within leadership teams, we can deliver the course exclusively to a cohort from your organisation. Contact programs@ariia.org.au for group booking availability.
Short Course Outcomes
The course is delivered across 3 modules, each with self-directed online content and a facilitated workshop, that cover the following learning outcomes
- Use data to identify workforce trends and inform retention strategies.
- Understand the complex factors influencing staff retention.
- Reflect on actionable strategies to improve retention, job satisfaction, and leadership practices in your workplace
- Explore strategies to support and retain diverse workforce groups.
The total time commitment for the course is 8 hours
Participant benefits:
Confidence, skills and knowledge: You will learn about the complex factors influencing retention and consider strategies that may apply for your context.
Practical strategies: You will reflect on your organisation’s current practices and challenges, and access case studies and examples to help you improve retention to support a sustainable and diverse aged care workforce.
Organisation Benefits:
Improved staff retention: Your organisation will be equipped to implement strategies that reduce turnover and support a more stable workforce.
Enhanced workforce planning: Leader will learn to use workforce data to inform planning, identify trends and make evidence-based decisions.
Targeted support for diverse staff groups: Your organisation will be equipped to understand the needs of specific groups and apply strategies to support their retention.
Stronger leadership and workplace culture: Your leaders will be able to foster inclusive, supportive environments that contribute to staff satisfaction and retention.
Applicant Information
Applications are open until midnight ACDT, 28 October 2026
Program Start Date: 9 November 2026
Program Finish Date: 27 November 2026
We offer discounts for groups of more than three participants from the same organisation. Additionally, we can tailor any of our programs to meet your specific needs—enquire now to discuss a tailored option for your organisation!
*The dates outlined are subject to change.
Introductory Price: $300 + GST
10% discount for groups of 3 or 4, and 15% for groups of 5 to 15.
For organisations wanting to build capability within leadership teams, we can deliver the course exclusively to a cohort from your organisation. Contact programs@ariia.org.au for group booking availability.
Availability
Applications now open until the 28th October 2026 for the next Retaining your Aged Care Workforce commencing on the 9th November 2026. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at ariia@ariia.org.au or click the Enquire now button at the top of the page to register your interest in the next round and we will send you a link when applications are open. Don't miss the opportunity to gain practical tools and strategies that can help you make a meaningful difference to workforce retention in your organisation.
Program Delivery Details
Retaining your Aged Care Workforce Short Course is delivered fully online across 3 weeks, including:
- 3 x 1-1.5 hours of facilitated group workshops
- 4 hours of self-directed learning
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