Resources

This workforce planning guide for the Australian Public Service provides workforce planning information relevant to other organisations and sectors including aged care.

This white paper by the Australian College of Nursing summarises the current aged care workforce and recommendations for the future with a particular focus on workforce.

This paper from the Australia Institute Centre for Future Work, presents the case for an aged care worker registration and accreditation scheme.

A free, digital certificate developed by AusMed for the Australian aged care workforce that enables sector-wide standardisation of eight core mandatory training areas. A staff member can carry it with them from one employer to the next to evidence that they have completed mandatory training relevant to and recognised by the sector.

This webpage from Ausmed, discusses the importance of appropriate workforce planning in providing safe, high-quality aged care.

This report from the ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research, presents findings related to retirement decision making processes of mature workers in Australian organisations.

This article from the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) discusses the importance of mentorship in the nursing profession for enhancing job satisfaction and worker retention.

This blog from Alaya Care lists helpful tips managers can use to ensure effective communication with their care workers. 

This webpage from Ageing Australia provides information on the different career pathways available in the aged care sector.

This guide from Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission outlines challenges to workforce retention in aged care and provides strategies to overcome these challenges, emphasising the importance of a skilled workforce in delivering quality care.