Heather Gray, CEO of Dorothy Impey Home, provides an inspiring perspective on work in this sector.
"They haven't come to die. They have come to live", she says.
Heather says you can really make a difference in a resident's life by working in aged care.
Chiara, a student of Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33015) at Kangan Institute, shares her experience applying at Kangan Institute and studying a Certificate III in Individual Support. "We were really encouraged to talk and participate", she says.
Samuel, also a student of Certificate III in Individual Support at Kangan Institute, shares how he returned to study this course after being out of school for 10 years. "The teachers at Kangan teach you the most finer detail things", he says.
Learn more about the starting your career in aged care with a Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33015) at Kangan Institute's Essendon Health Hub.
According to the National Skills Commission, the aged and disabled care sector is expected to continue growing very strongly. Workers in this sector will continue to be in demand as the population ages.
