Subsidised funding for aged care staff

The National Workplace Development Fund will provide $558 million over the next four years to priority industries for training, with aged care as one of the two biggest priorities.

The funding will assist in the first year of operation and for courses in a wide range of disciplines that support the operations of aged care providers.

Tall Trees is pleased to see aged care being recognised as a priority for funding, as staff in the industry have a major impact on the lives of many Australians.

As an aged care provider for neighbourhoods in Queensland and Northern New South Wales, we are happy to see additional funding to assist in the training required to enhance the qualifications and skills of aged care professionals.

Aged care in Australia is an important industry, and it relies on a greater degree of funding so that some of the major needs in the sector can effectively be addressed.

http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au/2011/08/16/article/New-funding-to-train-staff---apply-now/SUYPTWIBCS.html