With an ageing global population, the demand for skilled aged care nurses is rapidly increasing. In Australia, the growing number of individuals aged 65 and older reinforces the current and future need for comprehensive aged care services. UNE's Graduate Diploma in Aged Care Nursing has been meticulously crafted to equip registered nurses with advanced expertise and specialised skills required to deliver exceptional care to older adults in various aged care settings.

Why study the Graduate Diploma in Aged Care Nursing with UNE?
At UNE, you will benefit from the insights and practical knowledge of specialist nurses and industry leaders. This course integrates advanced learning techniques with practical experiences, including innovative simulation activities in a virtual aged care facility. This immersive experience prepares you for real-world scenarios, allowing you to interact with virtual staff and residents and complete simulated clinical tasks reflective of actual aged care environments.

UNE has a long-standing tradition of excellence in distance and online education. Our commitment to student success is reflected in consistent 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide, ensuring you receive top-tier education and support.

What makes our course different?
The curriculum is designed in collaboration with industry partners and specialist nurses to ensure it meets the current and future needs of aged care nursing. When you choose UNE's Graduate Diploma in Aged Care Nursing, you will:

• Develop the ability to provide holistic and evidence-based nursing care that addresses the physical, emotional, social, and psychological needs of older adults.
• Learn to lead and implement effective infection prevention and control measures, and gain essential skills in leadership and governance to excel in aged care environments.
• Engage in virtual aged care simulated activities to hone your practical skills in a realistic yet controlled environment.
• Fit study around your life. Our part-time, online course offering enables you to balance your professional responsibilities with your personal commitments, offering the flexibility needed for continued career advancement.

Study online
Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together to build real world networks for the future.

* 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.