Regional, Rural & Remote

Home Care Workforce

Support Program

RRR HCWSP

Funded by the Commonwealth of Australia Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

Three-year initiative 2025–2028

RRR HCWSP Delivered By

Queensland based
Not for Profit Workforce Development Organisation

Queensland based Registered Training Organisation

Community-led approach to build on sustainable solutions that support healthy ageing

RRR HCWSP will add 1,774 home care workers over three years to regional, rural and remote areas where workforce shortages are the most acute.

RRR HCWSP OUTCOMES

Attract

Raise the profile of aged care workforce opportunities in local region to unlock existing potential

Train

Match candidates to accessible training pathways and identify training gaps and co-design solutions

Retain

Work with employers to strengthen organisational capacity and processes to increase staff retention

Support

Leverage community discussions to recognise and grow the key role local aged care workforces play in strong, sustainable local futures

RRR HCWSP Delivery Regions

NSW: Broken Hill–Far West, Clarence Valley, Great Lakes, Kempsey–Nambucca, Southern Highlands, Taree–Gloucester

QLD: Biloela, Burnett, Central Highlands, Charters Towers–Ayr–Ingham, Outback North & South

SA: Eyre Peninsula & Southwest, Limestone Coast, Lower North, Murray & Mallee, Yorke Peninsula

WA: Albany, Esperance, Kimberley, Manjimup, Mid-West, Wheatbelt North & South

Pathways to Sustainable solutions

High Quality Person Centred Care

Accessible Care

Making care services more easily accessible to community members, removing barriers so high-quality support can be provided when and where it is needed.

Support to Age in Care

Promoting independence and wellbeing. This approach strengthens community ties and improves quality of life.

Career Progression

Provide clear pathways for career growth, professional development, and upskilling in aged care roles. Supporting rural and remote workers, build a motivated, skilled workforce where it’s most needed.

Sustainable Local Workforces

Developing a resilient local workforce that supports long-term service continuity and community stability.

How You Can Get Involved

Are you ready to play a part in strengthening the local aged care workforce? RRR HCWSP is about local people, local solutions, and real impact. By getting involved, you can:

A student seeking career pathways into aged or disability care?
A personal care worker wanting to upskill or re-enter the workforce?
A local Aged Care Provider looking to recruit and retain skilled staff?
A local RTO offering Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)?
An organisation ready to partner for local impact?
A community leader aiming to build local capacity and champion solutions?
A community organisation supporting local people?
Someone who cares about the future of your community?

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