Building a fairer way to work in care
Resources

Blog posts, videos, podcasts, guides, and events for care workers.

Practical resources for working in health and care in Australia, plus upcoming info sessions and industry events.

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Guide

Understanding your award & pay rate

A plain-English walkthrough of how award classifications work and how to check an offer against the minimum.

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NDIS Worker Screening, step by step

What the check involves, how long it takes, and what to do if you're starting a disability support role.

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Writing a care-sector resume

What aged care, disability, and nursing employers actually look for — and common mistakes to avoid.

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First shift checklist

A practical run-through for your first day in a new aged care or disability support role.

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Weekly availability template

A printable version of the availability grid, handy for discussing rosters with an employer directly.

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Shift handover template

A simple structure for handing over care notes between shifts.

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Timesheet template

A basic timesheet for casual and part-time care workers tracking hours across multiple clients.

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Fair Work Ombudsman

Official source for award rates, entitlements, and workplace rights.

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Ahpra — health practitioner registration

Registration and renewal for nurses and other registered health professionals.

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NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

Worker screening, incident reporting, and provider registration for disability support.

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Beyond Blue — support for care workers

Mental health support and resources for people working in demanding caring roles.

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Video · 5 min

What's it like to be an Aged Care Worker in Australia?

A Seek-produced interview with an aged care worker on daily tasks, the emotional rewards, and the challenges of the role.

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Video · 6 min

What to expect on your first day at work in aged care

A practical walkthrough of what a new aged care worker should expect on their first shift — uniforms, timing, basics.

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Video · 3 min

Certificate III in Individual Support, explained

The Gordon TAFE outlines what the Certificate III in Individual Support covers and how it leads into paid aged care work.

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Video · 14 min

A 16-hour shift as an aged care nurse in Australia

An aged care nurse films an extended shift, including on-call duties, showing the real pace of the job.

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Video · 4 min

Day in the life of a Home Care Assistant

Southern Cross Care follows a home care assistant through a typical visit, showing the personal-care and companionship side of the job.

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Video · 5 min

A day in the life of a home care worker

Kiama Municipal Council's home care team shows how they help older residents keep living independently at home.

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Video · 6 min

Day in the life of a Personal Care Worker

Churches of Christ staff describe what a shift as a personal care worker actually involves, in their own words.

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Video · 3 min

What is the NDIS?

A clear, short summary of what the National Disability Insurance Scheme is and what kinds of supports it funds.

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Video · 5 min

A day in the life of a Disability Support Worker

The Disability Trust follows a support worker through a shift — hands-on assistance, community outings, client relationships.

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Video · 8 min

How to become a Disability Support Worker in Australia

A step-by-step rundown of the qualifications, checks, and pathways needed to start working as a disability support worker.

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Video · 3 min

What is the NDIS Worker Screening Check?

A government explainer on what the check involves, who needs one, and how the clearance process works.

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Video · 9 min

A day in the life of a Mental Health Support Worker

A support worker walks through an evening shift, describing the routines, conversations, and pressures of the role.

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Video · 1 min

Day in the life of a Mental Health Nurse

A short clip following a mental health nurse through a typical day, giving a quick snapshot of the role and its pace.

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Video · 4 min

A day in the life of an Emergency Nurse

A registered nurse describes working in the emergency department at Launceston General Hospital and what drew him to it.

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Video · 7 min

Registered Nurse vs Enrolled Nurse: key differences explained

A plain-English comparison of RN and EN qualifications, scope of practice, and career progression in Australia.

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Video · 2 min

ADF Careers — health and nursing roles

An official Australian Defence Force recruitment video covering the range of careers on offer, including health and nursing.

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Video · 2 min

How My Aged Care can help you

An Australian Government video explaining what My Aged Care is and how it connects older people with aged care services.

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Video · 5 min

What's it like to be an Allied Health Assistant in Australia?

A Seek-produced interview covering typical duties, required training, and what an allied health assistant enjoys about the job.

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Podcast · ~30 min

From Aged Care to Anywhere

Psychologist Dr Julie Bajic Smith talks with aged care workers about burnout, leadership load, and reinventing a career in the sector.

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Podcast · ~30 min

Ageing Matters

Ageing Australia's podcast brings together sector leaders and policymakers to discuss workforce, culture, and the future of aged care.

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Podcast · 18 min

Aged care jobs in Australia: how migrants are bridging gaps

SBS follows a migrant worker's path into Australian aged care, exploring workforce shortages and building a career in the sector.

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Podcast · 11 min

Understanding Aged Care

A plain-language starting point for anyone new to navigating Australia's aged care system, including home care and residential options.

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Podcast · ~20 min

Home Care, You Say?

A home care industry podcast covering frontline work, technology, and compliance issues relevant to in-home care staff and providers.

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Podcast · ~45 min

NDIS Insights with Dr George

Disability advocate Dr George Taleporos interviews experts and policymakers to make sense of NDIS changes, reviews, and legislation.

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Podcast · ~25 min

Disability Sector Podcasts by National Disability Services

NDS interviews sector leaders on quality, safeguarding, and operational issues facing Australian disability service providers and staff.

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Podcast · 15 min

How is the NDIS changing?

The Daily Aus breaks down recent government changes to the NDIS and what they mean for participants and support workers.

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Podcast · ~45 min

Mental Work

Psychologist Dr Bronwyn Milkins hosts frank conversations with mental health workers about the realities of early-career practice.

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Podcast · ~60 min

Social Work Spotlight

Interviews with social workers across different practice areas, covering their day-to-day work, challenges, and career paths.

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Podcast · ~40 min

Mental Health in Practice (MHPN)

The Mental Health Professionals' Network hosts practical, multidisciplinary conversations on mental health care across Australia.

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Podcast · ~30 min

NursEM — Nursing in Emergency

A monthly podcast covering evidence-based practice and current issues relevant to nurses working in Australian emergency departments.

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Podcast · ~35 min

Not My Patient

Three long-serving registered nurses share candid, often funny stories from the front line of Australia's public health system.

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Podcast · ~20 min

Nursing Down Under

Interviews with nurses who relocated to Australia, covering visas, agency work, and what to expect from the move.

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Podcast · ~30 min

Future Health Podcast

NSW Health's podcast features experts discussing emerging trends shaping the future of healthcare work in the public system.

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Podcast · ~28 min

CRANAcast: Recordings for the Road

CRANAplus talks with nurses, midwives, and other health professionals about remote and rural health work.

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Podcast · ~30 min

Allied Health Podcast

Hosted by a physiotherapist and an occupational therapist, covering career pathways, clinical trends, and insights across allied health.

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Podcast · ~25 min

Nursing Australia

APNA's podcast for Australian nurses covers sector news, education segments, and interviews with nurses across different settings.

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Blog

5 CPD activities that actually count toward your AHPRA registration

Not all professional development is equal. How to make sure your hours genuinely satisfy the National Board.

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Blog

A team leader's guide to keeping aged care training compliant

Mandatory training slips through the cracks when it lives in a spreadsheet. A simpler way to track it.

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Breaking into disability support: what new NDIS workers need to know

The training, screening, and mindset that set new support workers up to thrive in their first months.

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Casual, part-time, or full-time — what actually suits shift workers

The trade-offs between employment types in care work, and how to think about which fits your life right now.

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How to move from PCW to Enrolled Nurse in aged care

The training pathway from personal care work into a funded, registered nursing role — and how to keep working while you study.

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Understanding the Aged Care Quality Standards as a frontline worker

The Quality Standards aren't just a management document — here's what they actually mean for the person delivering care.

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Cert III vs Cert IV in Ageing Support: which do you need?

A clear comparison of what each qualification actually gets you, so you're not over- or under-studying for the role you want.

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Managing dementia care shifts: practical strategies for support workers

Practical, tested strategies for dementia care shifts — the things that actually work when a textbook approach doesn't.

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Home care vs residential aged care: which suits your working style?

Same sector, genuinely different jobs. Here's how home care and residential work actually differ day to day.

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A day in the life of a Home Care Package support worker

What a typical day actually looks like for a Home Care Package support worker — the parts job ads don't describe.

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Driving for work: what home care workers need to know about vehicle and insurance requirements

Driving between clients is part of the job — here's what to check on your vehicle and insurance before you start.

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How Home Care Package levels affect the work you'll actually be rostered for

The four Home Care Package levels shape more about your rostered shifts than most workers realise going in.

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NDIS Worker Screening Check: full timeline and what can delay it

The NDIS Worker Screening Check can take longer than job ads suggest — here's the real timeline and what commonly delays it.

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Person-centred practice: what it actually means on shift

Every provider says "person-centred." Here's what it actually looks like once you're on shift.

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Working with high-intensity supports: what extra training you need

High-intensity supports open up higher-paying NDIS work — here's what the training actually involves.

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How NDIS pricing arrangements affect disability support worker pay

NDIS pricing isn't just a funding detail — it directly shapes what disability support workers can actually be paid.

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How to apply for a graduate role in a state health department

State health graduate programs are competitive and structured differently from a standard job application — here's what to expect.

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Rural and remote health roles: incentives, relocation support, and what to expect

Rural and remote health roles come with real financial incentives — and a genuinely different scope of practice worth understanding first.

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Working in public health vs private practice: pay, hours, and career paths compared

Public and private health work differently enough that the choice deserves more thought than just comparing the headline pay rate.

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Understanding health department pay scales and increments

Health department pay scales look like a wall of numbers at first — here's how to actually read one.

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Peer support worker vs mental health clinician: what's the difference?

Two genuinely different roles that often work side by side — here's what actually separates them.

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Self-care for mental health workers: preventing burnout in a high-empathy role

Generic self-care advice rarely helps in high-empathy roles — here's what actually protects mental health workers from burnout.

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Outcome measures and what psychosocial support workers should know

Outcome measures show up constantly in mental health documentation — here's what they actually are and why they matter.

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Working in crisis and acute mental health settings: what to expect in your first weeks

Acute and crisis mental health work is intense from week one — here's a realistic picture of what to expect.

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Nursing specialisations explained: ICU, ED, theatre, and more

ICU, ED, theatre, oncology — here's what actually distinguishes major nursing specialisations, and how nurses get there.

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Understanding hospital shift patterns and penalty rates

Hospital rosters and penalty rates are more structured than they look from the outside — here's how to actually read your payslip.

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From graduate nurse to specialist: mapping an acute care career path

What the path from graduate nurse to clinical specialist actually looks like, milestone by milestone.

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Allied health in hospitals: physio, OT, and speech pathology roles explained

Three distinct allied health disciplines with genuinely different scopes — here's what each actually does on a hospital ward.

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