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Spotlight on Georgina: From Caregiver to Training Representative
Meet Georgina, our passionate and dedicated Training Representative at Skills Centre Australia, whose journey into healthcare and care staff training is rooted in personal resilience and a deep commitment to helping others. Georgina, who initially joined Skills Centre...
A provider’s guide to understanding restrictive practices
In both Aged Care and NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) settings, understanding restrictive practices is essential to safeguard the rights, autonomy, and dignity of those receiving care. Restrictive practices refer to interventions that limit a person’s...
Delivering dignified incontinence care
Incontinence is a common, yet misunderstood condition that affects the dignity, confidence, and comfort of many individuals across a wide range of health conditions and age groups. For support workers, understanding how to assist a client experiencing incontinence is...
The rise of lived experience in healthcare
In recent years, the healthcare industry has increasingly recognised the value of lived experience in shaping better, more effective healthcare. The voices of those who have firsthand experience of specific health conditions are becoming central to the development of...
Tackling men’s health challenges
Men’s Health Week, observed from June 9-15, serves as an important reminder for men and boys across the world to take control of their health, and make proactive choices about their wellbeing. While significant progress in improving health outcomes, men continue to...
Clinical Upskilling: Spotlight on our Clinical Coordinator, Hannah
We're shining the spotlight on one of our clinical upskilling rockstars, our Clinical Training Coordinator, Hannah! Hannah has been leading the clinical upskilling with Skills Centre Australia since its inception and was instrumental in developing the business in its...
Understanding NDIS Skill Descriptors
Providing safe and effective care under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) requires care providers to possess the appropriate knowledge, skills, and expertise to manage complex support needs. As the NDIS serves a diverse range of participants, many of...
The benefits of low-risk assistive technology
When everyday tasks become more difficult, low-risk assistive technology becomes crucial, as it helps individuals maintain their independence, safety, and quality of life. Assistive technology encompasses a broad range of products and services designed to improve an...
How to navigate the care industry after your training
If you have completed one of our accredited, clinical, or skill building courses, you have taken a significant step towards advancing your career in the aged care and disability sectors. So, what next? In this article, we guide you through some of the ways of applying...