Women Discovering Aged Care Careers Project
Please note the Women Discovering Aged Care Careers program ended on the 8th of May, 2023.
For further information on careers in aged care go here.
This project will include a series of information sessions and hands on workshops to find out what a day in the life of an aged care worker is and increase participants understanding of the skills sought by employers.
Find out about the real career options and pathways available to women, how women with ‘right-fit’ characteristics and attributes can have a career that offers a diverse choice of meaningful and rewarding employment opportunities.
Career Discovery Days
Providing opportunities for women (aged between 16 and 64 years) to learn about the employment opportunities, the diversity of job roles and career pathways, hear from staff that work in the sector. If possible (and covid-19 practices allow) we hope to also arrange site tours and participate in activities.
These interactive sessions will enable women to learn
- about the aged care industry as a whole
- the different parts of the aged care sector and career opportunities
- the diversity of job roles and career pathways
Women who are employed in the sector will provide realistic insights into their chosen pathway, daily tasks and responsibilities, and learning journey.
2023 Dates
| West & North-West Region | North & North-East Region | Southern Region | |
| 1 | Deloraine 28 February 10am – 12pm | Deloraine 28 February 10am – 12pm | Lindisfarne 14 February 10am – 12pm |
| 2 | – | – | Kingston 23 March 10am – 12pm |
2022 Dates
| West & North-West Region | North & North-East Region | Southern Region | |
| 1 | Ulverstone 28 July 10am – 1pm | George Town 15 August 10am – 1pm | Glenorchy 7 July 10am – 1pm |
| 2 | East Devonport 16 August 10am – 1pm | Scottsdale 1 September 10am – 1pm | Swansea 3 August 10am – 1pm |
| 3 | Deloraine 13 September 10am – 1pm | Campbell Town 7 September 10am – 1pm | Lindisfarne 1 September 10am – 1pm |
| 4 | Smithton 28 September 10am – 1pm | Launceston 28 September 10am – 1pm | Sorell 5 September 10am – 1pm |
| 5 | Devonport 06 October 10am – 1pm | St Helens 19 October 10am – 1pm | Franklin 12 October 10am – 1pm |
| 6 | Queenstown 03 November 10am – 2.30pm | Launceston 26 October 10am – 1pm | Glenorchy 1 November 10am – 1pm |
| 7 | Burnie 29 November 10am – 1pm | George Town 16 November 10am – 1pm | New Norfolk 7 December 10am – 1pm |
Practical Experience Days
| West & North-West Region | North & North-East Region | Southern Region | |
| 1 | Deloraine 28 February 10am – 12pm | Deloraine 28 February 10am – 12pm | Lindisfarne 14 February 10am – 12pm |
| 2 | – | – | Kingston 23 March 10am – 12pm |
| West & North-West Region | North & North-East Region | Southern Region | |
| 1 | Ulverstone 9 August 10am – 1pm | George Town 22 August 10am – 1pm | Glenorchy 21 July 10am – 1pm |
| 2 | East Devonport 30 August 10am – 1pm | Scottsdale 14 September 10am – 1pm | Swansea 17 August 10am – 1pm |
| 3 | Deloraine 29 September 10am – 1pm | Campbell Town 21 September 10am – 1pm | Lindisfarne 15 September 10am – 1pm |
| 4 | Smithton 12 October 10am – 1pm | Launceston 12 October 10am – 1pm | Sorell 19 September 10am – 1pm |
| 5 | Devonport 20 October 10am – 1pm | St Helens 2 November 10am – 1pm | Franklin 26 October 10am – 1pm |
| 6 | Burnie 13 December 10am – 1pm | Launceston 9 November 10am – 1pm | Glenorchy 15 November 10am – 1pm |
| 7 | – | George Town 23 November 10am – 1pm | – |
Funded by the Department of Education, Skills and Employment, this project is a part of The Australian Government’s National Careers Institute to ensure Australians have access to reliable and accurate careers information, resources, and support.