Aged care provides support for older people to help them with everyday living needs. It covers services in a range of settings, including:

  • aged-care facilities
  • retirement homes
  • in-home care.

The aged-care sector is a large portion of Queensland's services sector and broader economy. Demand for these services continue to grow as the population ages more.

Workforce challenges in the aged-care industry

Queensland’s population is ageing. The portion of people aged 65 and over grew 3 times faster than the rest of the population over the past decade.

Another challenge is the aged-care workforce itself is ageing. This will require new workers to replace workers that retire as well as filling new roles.

Aged care is a large and diverse industry. It includes activities such as:

  • personal care
  • food preparation
  • transportation
  • physiotherapy
  • home modification
  • health care.

Current projects

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Organisation: Carers Queensland

This project supports carers under the age of 26 in the Central Queensland and North Coast regions. It helps them to explore education or work in the aged and community care sectors. The project focuses on:

  • job readiness
  • confidence
  • understanding of career pathways.

It delivers this through:

  • personalised coaching
  • workshops
  • online resources
  • employer engagement.

Participants: 45

Location: Central Queensland and North Coast regions

Organisation: Ageing Australia

Ageing Australia is leading this project to help aged-care team leaders build their capability. It will deliver 6 to 8 micro-credentials mapped to the Diploma of Leadership and Management. It covers topics like:

  • managing burnout
  • leading change
  • supporting diverse teams.

Participants: 80

Location: Queensland

Organisation: Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH)

IUIH will deliver this project to build the capability of people working in the Community Controlled Aged Care sector. It includes micro-credentials, workshops and mentoring for team leaders, frontline workers and care coordinators. This will equip them to advocate for and help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders navigate the aged care system.

Participants: 60

Location: South-East Queensland

Find out more

If you are interested in applying for funding, contact the Industry Skills and Jobs Advisor for your industry.

Last updated 19 August 2026

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