Sanctuary stories

Aged care nursing is fast paced and deeply rewarding. Every shift brings new challenges and the chance to make a real difference in someone’s day. It’s a career built on compassion, skill and a commitment to ensuring each patients needs are met and their voices are heard. Within this blog, we will outline what a…

Published: December 2025 In the aged care sector, workforce compliance is more than a box-ticking exercise; it’s directly tied to resident safety, quality of care and your organisation’s ability to meet regulatory standards. As the sector continues to face workforce shortages, increased demand and ongoing legislative change, maintaining a compliant workforce has become both more critical and more challenging.  Below are the five most common workforce…

Regional and remote aged care homes are facing significant staffing shortages. The Nursing Supply and Demand 2023-2035 report predicts that this will increasingly impact service delivery across these areas over the next 12 years as unmet demand continues to rise.  The sustainability of the aged care workforce depends on providers implementing long-term strategies that attract…

A career in remote and rural nursing comes with a wealth of personal and professional rewards. From expanding your clinical skills to experiencing real job satisfaction, nursing outside of Australia’s major cities opens the door to meaningful, impactful work. It’s a chance to grow as a nurse while supporting those who need care the most.…

First published: August 2025 The spectrum of palliative care covers more than just end-of-life care. A palliative approach to aged care encompasses methods to improve the quality of life for individuals with life-limiting illnesses, to ensure they are as comfortable as possible. Types of palliative care In residential aged care, palliative care is delivered with…