National Carers Week, held annually in October, is a time to celebrate the dedication, compassion, and resilience of carers across Australia. These everyday heroes provide essential support to those living with disability, chronic illness, mental health conditions, and age-related challenges. This week reminds us not only to recognise the contributions of carers, but also aims to inspire the next generation.

For anyone considering a career in this rewarding field, National Carers Week is the perfect opportunity to explore professional training options that build confidence and competence. At Skills Centre Australia, we offer practical, industry-recognised trainings designed to prepare aspiring carers for real-world challenges within aged care, disability support, and community care.

Our trainings cater to a variety of needs, combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice. For those starting out or looking to strengthen their skills, it is important to focus on core competencies that align with the needs of NDIS and myAgedCare clients. These include:

• Introduction to Support Work: Learn the fundamentals of becoming a support worker, including professional boundaries, core responsibilities, and industry policies. This course also covers accurate documentation (progress notes, incident reporting, medical records etc.), ensuring compliance with industry requirements.
• Accredited Manual Handling: In partnership with ABC First Aid (RTO: 3399), this course teaches you to identify hazardous manual tasks in care environments and perform them safely using correct techniques.
• Personal Care Training: This course covers the essentials of providing safe, high-quality personal care, from grooming and hygiene to toileting and mobility support. You will also learn key health and safety procedures while maintaining dignity and respect for clients.
• Infection Control: Learn essential strategies to prevent the spread of infections in home and care settings, including hand hygiene, use of PPE, and cleaning.
• Accredited First Aid & CPR: Also in partnership with ABC First Aid (RTO: 3399), gain the skills to provide a first aid response in community and workplace settings, following proper guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC).

If you are caring for someone with more complex conditions, we also offer a range of specialised courses to help you build on your skills. These fall into two main areas:

• Clinical skills: Medication & Administration Training, Epilepsy & Seizure Training, Diabetes Training, and Airway Suctioning & Tracheostomy Training, (among others).
• Awareness and understanding: Dementia & Elder Abuse Training, Caring for Mental Health, Autism Care Training, Food & Hygiene Safety, and Restrictive Practices & Behaviour Support (among others).

By combining core and specialised courses, our trainings enable carers to deliver support across a variety of needs. They offer a strong foundation for anyone entering the sector, ensuring both confidence and competence.

National Carers Week serves as a reminder of the vital role carers play in our communities and highlights the importance of entering the sector with the right skills. High-quality, industry-recognised training ensures workers are capable, confident, and prepared to deliver safe, person-centred care.

By choosing a reputable provider, such as Skills Centre Australia, learners can ensure their qualifications are recognised, practical, and valued by employees across the sector.

For more information, or to enrol, contact our friendly team today on (08) 8340 6875, email info@kcskillscentre.com.au, or visit our website www.kcskillscentre.com.au.