Aged Care Workers Support Network
Empowering aged care workers with knowledge and support
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Our Mission
We empower aged care workers by providing comprehensive resources, professional skills development, and supportive community to ensure they have a positive work experience and can deliver the highest standard of care with confidence, compassion, and resilience.
We provide resources to equip you with better knowledge of the sector and your work
We provide skills development workshops to enhance your capability to perform your job
We provide opportunities for you to network with your peers and help advance your career
We advocate for you and raise the public awareness of your contribution to our society
Our Leadership
Director
Dr Jeff Shao
Associate Professor
Deakin University
Deputy Director
Dr Ruby Ma
Lecturer
Deakin University
Deputy Director
Dr Xiaoshuang Lin
Senior Lecturer
University of South Australia
Advisor
Ms Mara Schillat
Former Assessor
Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency
Advisor
Ms Franci Buljat
Former CEO of an aged care approved provider
Advisor
Mr Isuru Bandusena
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Eastern Health Peter James Centre