Resources

This four minute video from ABC News describes some of the barriers to men entering the workforce and how to make aged care attractive to them. 

This guide by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is for workers about the new Aged Care Act and contains resources to help undertake the role effectively. 

The webpage from the Department of Health, Disability and Aging website provides details into the work underway to increase the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce. This includes information about the jobs and scholarships avaliable and current initiatives and programs.

This government webpage contains resources for employers of aged care workers to help build and maintain good workplace culture.

With increased regulation, aged care providers need to improve their workforce retention strategies urgently if they are to lift the standard of care and keep employees motivated to stay in the sector.

This report from the OECD Health Policy Studies details how various countries are dealing with recruitment and retention issues in the long-term care sector. The guide provides evidence-based examples of best practice across OECD counrties including Australia. 

This booklet from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is designed for individuals working in the aged care sector, across various roles and specialisations. It offers an overview of the aged care reforms, highlights progress made so far, and outlines key information to help workers continue delivering safe and high-quality care to older people.

The 2023 Open Access article introduces the Occupational Communion Scale (OCS) to measure social connectedness among aged care workers. Based on data from 2,451 participants, the 28-item scale identifies six factors influencing engagement and well-being. Findings suggest that fostering workplace belonging enhances staff retention and care quality.

This Age Care Today article provides an overview of the current state of staff shortages in the sector and how to create sustainable workforce solutions. 

This AIHR blog provides insight into how to measure employee engagement, with helpful advice into how to calculate employee retention rates.