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How to become an aged care worker
The aged care industry encompasses the services provided and delivered to care for the elderly population. The Department of Health and Aged Care governs the quality of these services and focuses on continuous improvement and development, with the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission in charge of government funding and budgets to the sector. There…
Shining a spotlight on female leadership in aged care
Written by: Nadia Bouzenada First published: March 2024 A background to women in leadership The aged care industry is dominated by female workers, with 86% of the RAC workforce (direct care workers) identifying as female. Despite this overwhelming percentage, female leadership positions are still low in comparison to men, with women CEOs making up 19%…
Migration Stories: from the Philippines to Australia
Written by: Nadia Bouzenada First published: February 2024 What moving overseas to Australia as a registered nurse looks like Australia is a very multicultural country and its nurses are from a range of different backgrounds. It is estimated that 40% of Australia’s registered nurses and aged carers were born overseas, with this number forecasted to…
Steps to Become a Nurse in Australia from Overseas
Written by: Nadia Bouzenada First published: February 2024 Nursing in Australia is a rewarding career path to choose, with a wealth of opportunities available. The journey of becoming a registered nurse in Australia from overseas will look differently to everyone depending on your qualification and experience level. Within this guide. we’ve listed a summary of…
Creating a Heartwarming Holiday Season in Aged Care
Written by: Nadia Bouzenada First published: December 2023 The festive season in Residential Aged Care is a time to bring the residents and their families together to celebrate the Christmas period. It may be a new experience for those observing this occasion away from the comfort of their family home, so making sure that everyone…
Aged Care Resume
Examples and Useful Tips Written by: Nadia Bouzenada First published: January 2024 Building a Great Aged Care Resume with Examples The aged care industry is constantly changing and progressing, with new opportunities arising every day. When looking to land your dream job, standing out from the competition can be done through a high-quality aged care…