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

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 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.