Staff retention is one of the biggest challenges facing the care sector today. Across aged care, disability support, health and community services, organisations are experiencing high turnover, workforce shortages and increasing pressure to deliver quality care with...

The care industry in Australia is expanding faster than ever. As the population ages and more people live with chronic health conditions or disabilities, the demand for qualified, compassionate care workers continues to rise. From aged care and disability support to...

Experience the Skills Centre Difference In a rapidly changing world, training providers are everywhere, but true quality, care, and credibility are harder to find. At Skills Centre Australia, we believe education should be more than just ticking boxes or earning a...

Supporting high-needs clients at home is one of the most complex and important roles in aged and disability care. These clients may live with physical disabilities, complex medical conditions, psychosocial needs, or a combination of multiple support requirements. Home...

In today’s fast-paced care environment, ongoing learning is not just a requirement; it’s essential to delivering safe, high-quality support. Care teams work across diverse settings, from in-home care to community services, often juggling support work, client needs and...

The holiday season is often seen as a time to slow down, reconnect, and recharge. But it can also be one of the year's most valuable opportunities to invest in personal growth, strengthen professional skills, and prepare for the year ahead. At Skills Centre Australia,...

Every 27 minutes, someone in Australia is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.  While the condition is commonly associated with tremors, stiffness, and balance problems, another symptom is proving just as disruptive – persistent pain. New research from the...

As 2026 gets underway, organisations in the care industry are assessing how they should plan their staff’s training for the year. With workforce shortages, rising compliance expectations, and increasingly complex client needs, a more deliberate approach to...

New research led by Flinders University has found personalised exercise programs, vitamin D supplements, and improved nutrition are among the most effective strategies for preventing falls among aged care clients. The international review, published by the Cochrane...