Make a Difference to the Lives of the Elderly Do you sometimes feel as though you are wasting your time with your current job? That perhaps your efforts are undervalued and barely appreciated? Do you like the idea of knowing that simply seeing the smile on your face might just be the highlight of somebody’s…
What if it were possible to reverse the effects of dementia? What would a world look like for the aged if scientists were able to undo the adverse effects of this disease on their brain? And what if we could use this treatment to prevent people with a predisposition to dementia from experiencing the full…
Working in aged care is an enormously rewarding and fulfilling career. It’s also an industry experiencing significant growth as our population ages, which means that there’s no shortage of jobs and plenty of opportunity for professional advancement. But as you finish your studies and start to plan your future, what does it look like? The…
Looking for a new career? You’re not alone. With some estimates reporting that up to two million people could be out of work in Australia due to social distancing measures, the effects of COVID-19 will have far reaching consequences for everyone. If the projected unemployment rate does reach 15%, this will be the worst since…
Interested in studying aged care? Like the idea of becoming a Personal Care Assistant (PCA)? Or maybe you’d like to become a Disability Officer or Diversional Therapy Assistant? If this is you, then you’re not alone. Aged care is becoming one of Australia’s fastest growing industries with strong demand for qualified Personal Care Assistants continually on…
Are you are working in a sector that benefits from the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme)? Are your staff fully qualified to work with people with a disability, complex needs or the elderly? If not, you can upskill your staff at no cost to you by bringing their qualifications up-to-date – all with the help…
In recent decades, many countries have undertaken social experiments seeking to improve quality of life for the elderly, with varying levels of success. These include dementia-specific care homes that more closely resemble the Truman Show than an aged care facility some that co-house seniors with tertiary students, and others with central services such as supermarkets,…
So, you’ve finished school. At the risk of sounding like a boring parent, have you thought about what’s next for you? Sit tight for a moment and let me tell you why a job in aged care is exactly what you’re looking for. You’ve probably heard that roles in the aged care sector are ‘rewarding’…
By D V Anamalay, Director of Yorke Institute BEng RMIT (Elec.) FIEAust, CPEng, MIEAust, RPEQ, NPER On behalf of Yorke Institute, we are proud to present the Professional Year in Engineering Program ‘Speakers Circuit’, a unique opportunity for students in the program to learn from a hand-picked group of exceptional industry leaders. These highly-qualified…