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.
Suppport 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?
How You Can Get Involved
Express your interest today using the form provided. Let’s work together to support, grow, and empower our local care workforce.
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QLD, Australia
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