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

The Australia Federal Budget 2024 – 25: what it means for aged care

First published: July 2024 Last month, the Federal Budget for 2024 – 25 was released. It is broken down into five main initiatives: Easing cost-of-living pressures Building more homes for Australians Investing in a Future Made in Australia Strengthening Medicare and the care economy Broadening opportunity and advancing equality All of these initiatives are underpinned…

An interview with an Aged Care AIN

First published: June 2024 We are proud of our incredible nursing team, showing dedication day in and day out to the residents that they care for. Our aged care recruitment services are spread across Australia, providing staffing solutions on an ad-hoc, short term contract/block booking and permanent basis in metro, regional, rural and remote areas…

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…

Certificate IV in Aged Care pay rate guide

First published: June 2025 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…

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…

Delivering impact: how our partnership with Alphacrucis University College is changing the lives of Pacific Islander aged care workers

First published: October 2024 Sanctuary Recruitment and Pulse Staffing Australia, under the global healthcare partner Acacium Group, have secured a bid for this year’s Pacific Australian Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme. Aiming to fill labour gaps and alleviate work shortages across the country in a multitude of sectors, the PALM scheme allows for workers from the…

What is aged care?

First published: January 2025 Aged care is a collection of services delivered to older people (usually aged 65 and over), both inside and outside of their home, that allows them to live a full, normal life. Aged care is provided on a variety of different levels, depending on the needs of the client. In Australia,…

Can I work in aged care without a certificate?

First published: June 2024 Aged Care is a fruitful industry, and as leaders in the recruitment of aged care professionals in Australia, we often are posed with the question of if you can work in aged care without a relevant certificate. Working in aged care can look different to each person. As it is a…

Establishing and maintaining work role boundaries in aged care

First published: November 2024 Working in the aged care industry gives you opportunity to develop close relationships with the residents in your care. The superheroes that are healthcare professionals understand their patients and residents on a deeper level, especially in aged care as nurses can be interacting with the same residents for years. Work role…

Celebrating International Nurses Day

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…

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