Diploma in Aged Care & Community Support

Support Older People with Care, Confidence, and Clear Communication

The Diploma in Aged Care and Community Support helps you build practical skills for supporting older people in home or community settings. You will learn community health and wellbeing fundamentals, how to connect people with local supports, and counselling based techniques that help you communicate with empathy through change, rehabilitation, grief, and loss.

  • Learn aged care and community support skills including health, wellness, and advocacy
  • Build counselling and communication skills for real situations, including transition and loss
  • Apply ethical, person centred approaches to support dignity and independence

Enrol today and start building aged care and community support skills you can use straight away.

Investment: €1,199 + GST, or only €29 per week on a flexible payment plan
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Duration

12 Months Access | ~200 hours

Learning Mode

100% online, study whenever suits you

Unlimited Support

Unlimited support during business hours

Qualification

Industry-accredited Diploma

No Exams

No exams, ever

GAIN AN INDUSTRY ACCREDITED QUALIFICATION & EARN MORE

By completing this Advanced Certificate, you’ll be able to:

✓ Build a stronger understanding of aged care, community support, and the needs of people at different life stages.

✓ Develop practical knowledge across health, wellbeing, community support, and ethical care practice.

✓ Communicate with greater confidence using counselling and interpersonal support skills.

✓ Strengthen your understanding of crisis support, behaviour, grief, loss, and wellbeing related challenges.

✓ Apply your learning with more confidence in support focused and people centred settings.

This course focuses on building practical knowledge, communication skills, and confidence across aged care, community support, and counselling related topics.

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From only €29 per week | 14-day money back guarantee

What You'll Learn In This Course

Certificate in Aged Care Health and Support

Certificate in Counselling Skills

Certificate in Advanced Counselling Skills

Certificate in Counselling Techniques

Curious about how this course could expand your understanding?

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Certificate in Aged Care Health and Support

Certificate in Counselling Skills

Certificate in Advanced Counselling Skills

Certificate in Counselling Techniques

GET THE ROLES YOU WANT
WHEN YOU WANT THEM

This course gives you the practical skills, qualifications, and confidence to really stand out in the job market

Our courses are accredited by recognised organisations including ICOES and the CPD Standards Office, giving you a qualification you can trust. The Career Academy is also a member of the International Approval & Recognition Council.

Industry-Accredited Recognised

Industry-Recognised & Accredited

We’re here to help every step of the way, offering round-the-clock support. Our career coaches will guide you with CV advice and interview preparation to achieve your goals.

247 Tutor Support Career Coaching

Unlimited Tutor Support & Career Coaching

You’ll have unlimited access to your course and will have tutors available to assist you during business hours. You’ll also receive career coaching, including CV help and interview preparation, to set you up for success in your job search.

247 Tutor Support Career Coaching

Unlimited Unlimited Access & Career Coaching

Delve into topics like mental health, child psychology, and family dynamics to enrich your understanding of human behaviour.

Expand your Network

Expand Your Perspectives

Develop skills in stress management, emotional resilience, and effective communication to enhance your well-being and interpersonal relationships.

Practical Knowledge

Practical Skills

Learn techniques that can be applied in everyday life to foster personal development and improve interactions with others.

Personal Development

FLEXIBLE PAYMENT OPTIONS

Whether you prefer to pay upfront, weekly, fortnightly, or even monthly, we've got you covered. With our flexible payment options, you'll have the freedom to choose the payment frequency that works best for you. No matter your budget or schedule, we're here to make education affordable and accessible for you.

Pay Upfront

€1,199

Cost effective option

One-off up-front payment

14-day money back guarantee

MOST AFFORDABLE

Interest FREE Payment Plan

€29

PER WEEK

Budget friendly option with flexibility in payments

Pay weekly, fortnightly or monthly

No deposit, no credit check

Total Cost: €1,199

International Accreditationat the highest level

ICOES is an International Organisation that accredits credible and verifiable qualifications, so you can rest assured you’re completing a qualification that you can have faith in

This internationally accredited certificate holds immense value, not only boosting market recognition but also serves as a prominent testament of accomplishments.

Earn an Industry-Accredited Certificate

Upon successfully completing your course, you’ll be awarded a Certificate of Achievement from The Career Academy. This certificate not only recognises your hard work but also serves as an industry-accredited qualification that will help you stand out in the job market. Whether you’re aiming for a new job or looking to get promoted, this certificate will open doors to better career opportunities.

You're Ready to Start If...

If this sounds like you, you're ready to get started today.

You're Ready to Start If...

You want to support older people and your community in a practical, respectful way

You want to build communication and support skills for real situations, including change, grief, and loss

You want to understand enablement approaches that support dignity, independence, and quality of life

You value ethical learning with clear boundaries and a calm, professional approach

You want flexible online study with clear structure and realistic expectations

You Don't Need...

Previous experience in aged care or community support

To feel confident supporting people in difficult moments from day one

To have all the answers, you will learn step by step

To share personal experiences to complete the course

Fixed class times or pressure to rush

From only €29 per week | 10-day money back guarantee

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WHY THE CAREER ACADEMY?

At The Career Academy, we're more than an online course provider. With over 15 years of experience, we help more than 25,000 students find their path to success every year.

Here's why our students choose us:

Internationally Recognised Qualifications

Our partnerships with leading organisations ensure you receive the most up-to-date and relevant training.

Unlimited Tutor Support

You'll get real-time advice from industry experts, ready to guide you every step of the way.

Career Support Services

From CV reviews to interview preparation, we help you put your best foot forward in your job search.

Flexible Payment Options

Choose a payment plan that fits your budget, whether you prefer to pay upfront or in a manageable weekly payments starting at €29/week.

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