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Access free learning materials with Sanctuary

Unlock your potential with our education hub, giving you the opportunity to upskill with free continuous learning that is always
available at your disposal. These modules count towards your CPD points if you are an enrolled or registered nurse.

Through Sanctuary, you can refresh your knowledge in the following categories:

manual handling

Manual Handling

Hazard identification, risk assessment and control

food handling safety

Food Handling Safety

Discover how to maintain food safety while carrying out food handling activities

infection control

Infection Control

Preventing infections and hand hygiene

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Elder Abuse

Detecting abuse and addressing elder abuse

fire safety

Fire Safety

Evacuation and fire safety systems

dementia
Supporting Consumers with Dementia

Types of dementia and understanding behavioural changes

SIRS

Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS)

The role of SIRS and why it is important

NDIS

NDIS Orientation

Complete your NDIS Orientation Module through us 

single quality framework

Single Quality Framework

Consumer dignity and choice

medication competency

Medication Refresher

Refresh your medication knowledge and medication administrations

drug calculation

Drug Calculations

Test your knowledge with a drug calculation competency

aseptic non touch

Aseptic Non-Touch

A set of practices that protect patients from healthcare-associated infections

Looking for further education?

We proudly partner with the Australian College of Nursing who offer CPD courses at a discounted rate for our nursing team.

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Aged Care Blog
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First published: May 2024 International Nurses Day, celebrated around the world on the 12th May each year, recognises the importance of healthcare professionals, in particular recognising the role that nurses play in our society. This day, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth, calls to our attention the unwavering commitment that nurses show everyday across every…
Duties and Responsibilities of an Aged Care Worker

First published: July 2024 Aged care workers working in the Australian aged care industry are responsible for more than just fundamental duties and responsibilities. They are expected to provide personal, emotional, and holistic support to their residents, playing a key part in a resident’s twilight years. Working in aged care is an admirable profession, one…
Transitioning into Aged Care

First published: November 2023 A non clinical perspective With the aged care industry being a part of the healthcare space, the common perception is that you need a nursing qualification to be eligible for a role in a residential aged care home. This is true for a large number of job positions, as clinical members…
Steps to Become a Nurse in Australia From Overseas

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 the steps and all…
Touchdown for our PALM Scheme Class of 2024!

On Tuesday 4th March our PALM Scheme Class of 2024 arrived in Melbourne, Victoria, marking the start of their four year journey in Australia, making a difference in residential aged care homes in Mildura and Port Macquarie for Regis Aged Care. Under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme, 40 participants from Fiji were recruited…
How to Become an Aged Care Worker

First published: November 2023, revised April 2024 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…
An Interview with our Nursing Team

First written: August 2024 The second in our ‘Meet the team’ series, we spoke to Rhys, one of our wonderful Sydney based AINs. He has been part of the Sanctuary team for the past three years, working on a casual basis in homes across Western and Northern Sydney, NSW. He has worked in a variety…
Aged Care Pay Rise Increases in 2025

First published: October 2023, revised March 2025 As part of the aged care reform roadmap, a further aged care pay rise has been implemented this year. On 1 January 2025, a 3% increase was added to pay rates for general workers under the Aged Care Award.  Aged care pay rise 2025 breakdown  From 1 January…
What is Home Care?

First published: April 2024 Home care, or care at home, is the support and assistance provided by healthcare professionals to allow those who need a helping hand to live independently at home for longer. The number of people wanting to remain at home is increasing, with 80% of older people opting to continue to live…
Meet our Sanctuary Nursing Team

First published: September 2024 Getting to know our nurses on a personal as well as clinical background is important to us. When you join the Sanctuary team, the sense of community that you get through building relationships with other nurses and your consultant provides a foundation of support and opportunity. Kingsley, a AIN based in…