Ageing Australia Programs

Gerontological Nursing

Co-Designed Curriculum

Following extensive consultations and robust discussions with our Project Advisory Group made up of a diverse mix of aged care providers, the curriculum has been shaped to directly reflect sector priorities and needs.

These insights ensured the learning content addresses key challenges, including:

• developing competencies tailored to the aged care sector and aligned with industry standards
• support for unemployed or transitioning workers
• broader needs around workforce development, learning and job readiness

As a result, module topics and release dates have now been confirmed, with content tailored to both residential and community care settings.

Key Module Launch:

• Palliative Care – launching 1 November, supported by the Support at Home funding initiative for end-of-life care at home
• Incontinence Care – launching January, highlighted as a high priority topic by several providers, reinforcing the importance of practical, role-specific training.

Flexible and Targeted Learning

There’s no set order this program and learners can pick and choose modules based on their individual needs, roles or identified learning gaps. This flexible approach supports a variety of nurses across the aged care workforce.

Recruitment Success in Queensland

The Employment Gateway has successfully supported the recruitment of pre-screened nurses in Queensland demonstrating strong early outcomes in workforce readiness and placement.

Migrant Immersion Program

The Migrant Immersion Program is designed to ease the transition for migrant nurses entering the sector ensuring they are empowered, confident and equipped to deliver high-quality, culturally responsive care.
Our targeted eLearning modules will provide a fast-tracked understanding of the Australian aged care landscape designed specifically for internationally trained nurses.

Register to stay informed and be the first to hear updates as we get ready to launch the program.

Save the Date: eLearning launches 1 November

Introducing the New Employment Gateway

The Employment Gateway is a new and improved recruitment platform designed specifically for Australia’s aged care sector.

Ageing Australia is connecting aged care organisations with job seekers making it easier than ever to find the right talent or explore new employment opportunities.

CHSP Advisory Hub

The CHSP Advisory Hub is here to support providers through the transition to the new aged care system.

Our goal is to equip CHSP providers with the knowledge, tools and strategies they need to plan effectively and adapt with confidence.

Explore a wide range of resources and information to support the delivery of CHSP services or get in touch with our CHSP team.

Regional, Rural and Remote Home Care Workforce Support Program (VIC and TAS)

By supporting both individual workers and aged care providers, we’re helping to create sustainable workforce solutions that will benefit older Australians in regional, rural, and remote communities.

Are you an aged care provider, personal care worker, or looking for work in home care? We want to hear from you.

Focus locations:

• Victoria: Shepparton
• Tasmania: Burnie, Ulverstone, Devonport

Aged care providers in these eligible regions are strongly encouraged to take part

Quality Use of Community Palliative Care Medicines Project

This program is designed to empower nurses to support individuals who choose to die at home through tailored education, practical resources and improved access to essential medications.

Ageing Australia is currently in the consultation phase, working closely with key stakeholders across the sector to identify existing knowledge gaps and better understand on the ground challenges.

This phase is essential to ensure the program is grounded in real world insights and aligned with the needs of the sector.

As part of the Quality Use of Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Pathology Program the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has funded The Quality Use of Community Palliative Care Medicines Project. The Project will be delivered through a consortium, led by Palliative Care Australia (PCA) in collaboration with the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA), Ageing Australia and caring@home.

Aged Care Transition to Practice Program (ACTTP)

This fully funded program is designed to build clinical capability in the aged care nursing workforce.

The ACTTP is crucial to ensuring aged care providers can attract, support and retain the skilled workforce needed for high-quality care.

All intakes for the 2025 program are now full. Providers and nurses interested in participating are invited to register their interest for the 2026 program intakes.

Registering early ensures you’ll receive updates on key dates, application openings and program details as they become available.