Category: Aged Care

4 reasons why you should study our aged care courses in Australia

So you’ve decided that aged care is for you. The next step is to equip yourself with all the knowledge and skills needed for you to become a qualified aged care professional. There’s just one question: where should you study? If you’re an international student wondering what your next move should be, we have a suggestion: have you thought about...

Why study aged care in Melbourne for your free TAFE equivalent course?

If you’ve been following this blog (or have simply been doing your homework in anticipation of a career change), you’ve no doubt heard about the Victorian Skills First funding scheme, and how it offers highly-subsidised or free TAFE/Vocational courses in Victoria. If you’ve also determined that you’re eligible for a free TAFE equivalent course, there are just two questions left:...

Study aged care online (and for FREE!) with Academia

What’s the biggest hurdle stopping you from taking the next step and retraining? If you’re like most, the answer is probably “money”. Let’s face it, a lot of us simply don’t have the cash needed to go back to school – especially if you’ve got to worry about paying the bills. Luckily for you, the Victorian state government’s Skills First...

Enrol in an aged care course online with our free TAFE courses

As part of Victorian Skills First funding, the Victorian state government is opening up countless TAFE courses for FREE. Provided you meet the eligibility criteria, you could retrain or get a higher level of education without having to pay a cent! Is one of our aged care courses in Melbourne the right choice for your free TAFE course? It might...

Why is aged care important? Get started with our aged care courses

What’s the most important job in society? You might think police officers, doctors, and firefighters. And while you aren’t wrong, it’s ignoring a lot of over important roles that are crucial to keeping everything running. For example, what would happen if we didn’t have train drivers to make our daily commute a reality? These jobs are equally as important! Increasingly,...

Studying aged care? The benefits of mindful activities for the elderly

As an aged care worker, empowering older Australians to enjoy a fulfilling life at their age only one part of your job – you’ll also be tasked with looking after their mental and spiritual wellbeing as well. During your aged care course in Melbourne, you’ll have learned about the importance of supporting continued independent living, as well as techniques to...