Aged Care Essentials

Workforce Planning 101

 Approximately 25 minutes
 Released Mar 2026
 Completion badge included
Anchor Academy’s Workforce Planning 101 course, led by Sarah Marciano (Specialist Consultant, Support at Home, Operations and Compliance), is a strategic training programme designed specifically for leaders and clinical teams navigating the new regulatory landscape. Effective workforce planning has evolved far beyond basic rostering after the Aged Care Reform 2025. It is now a critical requirement under Outcome 2.8 of the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, ensuring organisations maintain the right number and mix of workers to deliver safe, high-quality care.

Looking to train your team? You can purchase multiple licenses directly at checkout and then send invitations directly to your team members for immediate access. 
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Presented by Sarah Marciano 

Why is this course essential for your organisation?

This approximately 60-minute course provides the frameworks necessary to map the employee journey, forecast future demand, and manage the physical and psychological risks inherent in a modern aged care workforce.

Is your team fully equipped to embed its principles into everyday practice?
  Ensure compliance
Gain a comprehensive understanding of your obligations under the Strengthened Standards, including the requirement to prioritise direct employment and minimise reliance on independent contractors.
 Optimise the employee journey
Learn to attract and retain talent by effectively managing every stage of the worker experience, from values-aligned recruitment and onboarding to professional progression and offboarding.
 Build communication confidence
Acquire the tools to analyse your current workforce capacity and accurately predict future needs based on industry trends, such as the massive release of new Support at Home packages.
 Mitigate psychological and
physical risks
Understand how to identify workers in distress and implement strategies. This includes trauma-aware and healing-informed care, which helps to combat burnout and change fatigue.
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What you will learn

This session will guide your team through the core components of workshop planning in the current aged care context.  A real-world scenario involving a regional provider tasked with accepting 65 new complex clients within a six-week window.
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Workforce planning basics and Standard 2.8

Examining the provider strategy requirements to identify, record, and monitor the correct worker mix.

Mapping the employee journey

A deep dive into the six critical stages: Recruit & Hire, Onboard, Engage, Develop, Progress, and Exit.

The strategic planning process

A five-step framework involving current state analysis, future forecasting, gap analysis, and continuous implementation monitoring.

Managing workforce risks and flexibility

Understanding how to scale operations while mitigating risks such as skill shortages, aging workforce trends, and regulatory non-compliance.
Your facilitator

Meet Your Expert Facilitator

Sarah has an extensive background in both Homecare services & Residential services. She brings a wealth of experience in clinical and corporate governance, quality and safety, and aged care reform. Sarah’s key capabilities centre around strengthening organisational resilience and ensuring compliance within the aged care sector.

Sarah Marciano

Specialist Consultant in Support at Home, Operations and Compliance

Group Enrolment

Looking to train your team? You can purchase multiple licenses directly at checkout and then send invitations directly to your team members for immediate access. Alternatively, if you would like to pay via invoice, please click the button below to submit an enquiry. Our team will get back to you within 2 business days with an invoice and payment instructions.

Bespoke Training

We also offer bespoke training and workshops, tailored to your organisation's specific requirements. If you would like to discuss this option further, please click the button below to reach out to our team. Our team will get back to you within 2 business days to learn more about your requirements and how we can help you.
 

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