Education Hub I Sanctuary Recruitment

Access free learning materials with Sanctuary Recruitment

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

Hazard identification, risk assessment and control

Food Handling Safety

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

Infection Control

Preventing infections and hand hygiene

Elder Abuse

Detecting abuse and addressing elder abuse

Fire Safety

Evacuation and fire safety systems

Supporting Consumers with Dementia

Types of dementia and understanding behavioural changes

Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS)

The role of SIRS and why it is important

NDIS Orientation

Complete your NDIS Orientation Module through us

Single Quality Framework

Consumer dignity and choice

Medication Refresher

Refresh your medication knowledge and medication administrations

Drug Calculations

Test your knowledge with a drug calculation competency

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.

Aged care blog

What is duty of care in aged care?

First published: November 2024 Duty of care in aged care is the legal and moral obligation and responsibility an aged care worker has, to ensure the physical and emotional safety of residents in their care. Alongside being legally and ethically sound, this encompasses providing a high-quality level of care that meets the clients needs, keeping…

Aged care worker resume sample and tips

First published: January 2024 When looking to land your dream job, standing out from the competition can be done through a carefully crafted aged care resume. Showing off your invaluable experience and aged care qualifications is essential, but it can be difficult to know where to start. Within this blog, we’ve detailed how to perfect…

Your guide to getting involved in aged care volunteering

First published: May 2025 Aged care volunteering is an opportunity to give back to the community whilst providing companionship and support to older people whilst both living in aged care homes or receiving home care. Aged care volunteering options that are available include assisting with daily living activities to make day to day tasks easier,…

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…

Certificate IV in Aged Care pay rate guide

Certificate IV in Aged Care pay rates are set by the Aged Care Award. Recent reforms in the aged care sector have led to aged care workers in Australia receiving multiple pay rises in the past few years due to an investigation into workforce attraction and retention via the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality…

Aged care manager salary guide

Are you wanting to step into an aged care management role? These jobs offer a fulfilling career where you can make a meaningful impact while earning a competitive salary. In this blog, we’ll look at the aged care manager salary you’ll receive, taking into consideration factors that can influence your pay and salaries to expect…

12 aged care interview questions and answers

Revised: May 2025 Are you preparing for an aged care interview? Knowing the most common aged care interview questions and how to answer them can help you feel confident and ready to showcase your skills. Within our detailed guide, we’ll help you to prepare for the 12 most frequently asked aged care interview questions. We’ve…

Aged care reform roadmap explained

First published: May 2024 The Department of Health and Aged Care have set a three-year roadmap to introduce aged care reforms to improve services delivered to the elderly population. These changes are being implemented with the aim to ensure all resources are of high quality, easily accessible and beneficial to the older people of Australia,…

How to become an approved aged care provider

First published: May 2025 To become an approved aged care provider, which is an organisation that has been approved by the Department of Health and Aged Care to provide aged care services to the elderly population, a successful application must be submitted to the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. Aged care services can be delivered…

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…

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