Australian Care Career Program — UK Working Holiday Preparation
Turn Your Australian Working Holiday Into a Care Career
Complete your Australian care training before arriving, undertake practical training and supervised placement in Queensland, and prepare to apply for aged care and disability support roles.
Program overview
A structured pathway from UK enquiry to Australian care employment
Participants complete the majority of their Australian care training online while still in the UK, join weekly live sessions with an Australian trainer, then travel to Queensland for practical simulation, supervised placement and employer-readiness preparation.
Online in the UK
Complete self-paced modules alongside weekly trainer-supported tutorials.
Practical in Queensland
Practical simulation and supervised placement with Australian care providers.
Employment readiness
Resume, interview coaching and introductions to suitable Australian employers.
Your journey
Three clear stages, one professional outcome
Prepare in the UK
Complete online training, assessments and weekly tutorials with an Australian trainer while continuing to work at home.
Complete the Australian practical block
Travel to Brisbane and Sunshine Coast, Queensland for one week of practical simulation, three weeks of supervised placement and practical assessment.
Prepare for employment
Complete resume preparation, interview coaching and introductions to suitable Australian care employers.
Who it's for
Motivated UK candidates with a care mindset
The pilot is designed for UK citizens preparing for an Australian working holiday who want to apply for aged care and disability support roles on arrival.
- Existing UK care assistants
- Healthcare assistants
- Disability and support workers
- Health and social care graduates
- Suitable career changers
- UK citizens planning an Australian working holiday
Qualification
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
The nationally recognised Australian entry qualification for aged care and disability support work. Experienced care workers may be considered for an individual Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and gap-assessment pathway. RPL is not automatic and is assessed case-by-case.
Register your interestWhat's included
- •CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing/Disability)
- •Live weekly tutorials with an Australian trainer
- •Online learning materials and assessments
- •One-week practical simulation and three-week supervised placement in Queensland
- •Resume, interview and employer-introduction support
Not included
- ·Working holiday visa fees and application
- ·Flights to and from Australia
- ·Accommodation and living costs in Queensland
- ·Personal medical, insurance and background check costs
Why care in Australia
A professional alternative to seasonal work
Meaningful employment
Purpose-led work in aged care and disability support.
Strong demand
Ongoing workforce shortage across Australia.
Transferable skills
Professional experience you can build a career on.
Not seasonal
An alternative to casual hospitality and farm work.
Employment, employer sponsorship, permanent residency and visa approval are not guaranteed.
How to apply
Six simple steps
- 1Register your interest
- 2Complete an initial suitability form
- 3Attend a webinar or interview
- 4Provide required documents
- 5Receive an enrolment outcome
- 6Begin offshore training
Program investment
Transparent pricing, structured in three payments
The Australian Care Career Program is a single, all-inclusive fee covering online training, live tutorials with an Australian trainer, the Queensland practical block and employment-readiness support.
Total program fee
$5,500
AUD • paid in 3 instalments
$500
On enrolment
Secures your place in the cohort.
$4,000
Within 14 days of commencement
Covers online training and Australian trainer support.
$1,000
To confirm and book practical in Australia
Confirms your Queensland practical block.
Fees are in Australian dollars. Flights, visa, insurance, accommodation and living costs in Australia are not included. Refund and payment terms are provided at enrolment.
FAQ
Common questions
Australian employers
Access screened and Australian-trained care candidates
Aged care and disability providers can host placements, interview graduates, recruit suitable candidates or become a workforce partner for the UK pilot.