Online Aged Care Course | Australian Online Courses

Are you are passionate about providing personal, physical and emotional support to the growing aged community? If so, this is an ideal program to launch your career as a personal care assistant in a rapidly growing industry.

Aged and Home Care is a short online professional development course that will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to provide care and support for the elderly in their home environment.

In this online aged care support program, you will learn how to respond to the goals and aspirations of older people and provide support services in a manner that focuses on improving health outcomes and quality of life, using a person-centred approach.

Printed learning materials are available for purchase for this course and can be ordered during enrolment.

Course Structure

Unit 1 - Provide home and community support services

Individual plans (home care/domestic assistance)
My Aged Care website
Home care plans
Client information
Level of care required
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)
Wellness, reablement and restorative care approaches
Home-based or community-based support
Home Care Packages (HCP)
Confirming appointments
Preparing for a home visit
Unexpected issues and needs
Client’s past history
Equipment, resources and documents
Identity assurance
Meeting the needs of the client
Listen and respond with empathy
Communication and consent
Types of assistance
Domestic assistance
Social support
Nursing care
Personal care
Food services/meals
Home maintenance
Counselling services
Empowerment
Building rapport
Asking questions
Active observation of the client
Positive feedback and support
Policies and procedures
Duty of care
Risk management
Actual and potential injuries
Organisation goals and objectives
Respect and sensitivity
Ethical dilemmas
Behavioural concerns
Responding to angry clients
Reducing stress
Reaching an agreement
Complaints and grievance procedures
Confidentiality
Reporting requirements – all aspects of a home visit
Abuse
Mandatory reporting
Disclosing confidential information
Pain management
Follow-ups

Unit 2 - Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support

Demonstrate commitment to empowerment for people receiving support
Personal values and attitudes
Social constructs
Sector values
Reflecting and adjusting values and attitudes
Principles of empowerment
Strengths-based approaches
Develop and adjust approaches to facilitate empowerment
Facilitating empowerment
Assist the person to understand their rights
Person-centred approach
Identifying needs and rights
Cultural needs
Accommodating cultural differences
Active listening
Human rights breaches and reporting
Recognising possible indicators of abuse or neglect
Reporting abuse and neglect
Working with minors
Working in aged care
Persons living with a disability
Work in a manner
The person as their own expert
Options for action on relevant issues
Discussions with person, family or carer
Facilitate communication of personal goals
Dignity of risk
Supporting the use of assistive technology
Assistive equipment
Offering practical assistance and decision making
Barriers to empowerment
Addressing barriers
Seeking support
Advocacy services
Complaint mechanisms
Institutionalised care
Self-determination and person centred support
Developments in disability and aging
Self-directed model of support
Enablement and reablement
Health conditions and support practices
Law and ethics
Restrictive practices

Estimated Duration

30 hours

Course Delivery and Start

Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online

Assessment

Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.

Career Outcomes

Professional Development For:

Aged Care Home Assistants
Lifestyle Workers

I really enjoyed the course. It was easy for me to understand and to have a good understanding of the questions asked.

Zelna

Clyde North, VIC

Aged and Home Care

January 2026

Amazing, fast and efficient.

Arok

Melton West, VIC

Aged and Home Care

January 2026

I chose the Aged and Home Care online course because I wanted to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives and develop practical skills for a caring profession. The course content was well structured and covered essential topics. Such topics include person-centered care, workplace health and safety, and supporting independence and dignity for older people. One of the strongest positives of this course was the flexibility of online learning, which made it easier to manage my studies. The unit topics were clear, user-friendly, and easy to follow. Overall, studying this course has boosted my confidence and prepared me well for a future career in the care sector. I feel equipped with both practical knowledge and the right attitude to support older Australians with respect and professionalism.

Daisylynn

QLD

Aged and Home Care

December 2025

Straight forward, easy access, clear communication, friendly staff and good tutor

Sandra

San Remo, WA

Aged and Home Care

November 2025

Flexible learning, I can log in anytime that suits me. Courses are designed for professional development that helps me opened my knowledge.

Ngoc

Wodonga, VIC

Aged and Home Care

September 2025

I have completed several courses with Australian Online Courses and never had any problems.

Sharon

Pymble, NSW

Aged and Home Care

July 2025

I had a really good experience. One of the best things about this online course is the flexibility, it allows us to complete it at our own pace, which is especially helpful for those who are working.

Aisha

Helensvale, QLD

Aged and Home Care

May 2025

I learned a lot while studying my course, It was great experience and it’s definitely a big help to use in the future.

Nikkie Anne

El Arish, QLD

Aged and Home Care

January 2025

This is the best Online Course I have studied.

Diamond

Nerul, Bardez, Goa-India

Aged and Home Care

July 2024

Finding an online course that is flexible and supportive of my career growth as an Aged and Home Care Worker was a bit challenging, and I’m glad that I came across Australian Online Courses (AOC). The Aged and Home Care course was not only affordable but flexible with a lot of course contents that challenged my skills and competency while completing critical thinking assessments. The AOC Trainers were very supportive and they provided tremendous support throughout my studies. I strongly recommend Australian Online Courses (AOC).

Benjy

Cairns, Queensland

Aged and Home Care

December 2023

I really enjoy doing this course and they were all professional and supportive and very helpful and well-mannered and they were very helpful by explaining the questions so I could understand it better so keep the good work up guys and be proud of helping others to achieve their goals.

Bernadette

Goulburn, NSW

Aged and Home Care

November 2023

The course was well designed by not only teaching basic knowledge but helped to extend and apply that knowledge by asking specific questions are applicable in real life situations for people working in these fields.

Zhao

Berwick, VIC

Aged and Home Care

September 2023

I enjoyed studying and I’m going to enroll for another course. The tutor was great and it was easy to understand.

A. Egia

Gatton, QLD

Aged and Home Care

March 2023

Once I knew how to navigate the courses, my training began. The course was informative and easy to understand. I found I could sit and study for hours at a time. Looking forward to my next course in the future.

T. Molia

Springfield, QLD

Aged and Home Care

November 2022

One of the most enjoyable learning experience I ever had

V. Intan

Perth, WA

Aged and Home Care

November 2021

I enjoyed the courses and the amount of the training help me in the future, the price was affordable and the time given to finish the courses is doable.

H. Subra

Donnybrook, VIC

Aged and Home Care

October 2021

I found the learning resource easy to read and understand. The assessment questions I found were clear, the assessment objectives were a great help. I found that I did not find the need to approach a tutor for clarification The turn around for marking each unit was great.

D. Gibbs

Nailsworth, SA

Aged and Home Care

November 2020

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