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Cultural sensitivity in healthcare: A NAIDOC Week reflection
As this year’s NAIDOC Week unfolds, we reflect on the enduring strength, wisdom, and cultural heritage of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For those working in the healthcare sector, NAIDOC Week also serves as a critical reminder of the need to...
Training essential as sector scrutiny grows
Amid the growing scrutiny of the disability and aged care sectors, recent events have underscored the urgent need for robust training in aged and disability care, particularly for providers working with clients who have complex needs. As these investigations continue,...
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 has been made in improving health outcomes, men...
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...