Building a skilled, supported, and celebrated residential care workforce

RCLDS is a learning and development strategy, with training as a key component. It also includes other support mechanisms to assist in developing the residential care workforce, including forums, conferences, seminars, scholarships and excellence awards.

RCLDS promotes

  • The ongoing development of a skilled and stable workforce.
  • The provision of high-quality training, supervision and support to workers.
  • The development and delivery of appropriate pre-service and in-service qualifications relevant to the field.
  • A commitment to, and development of, a lifelong learning culture in the workplace.
  • Responding to current trends/issues in residential care through evidence-informed learning and development activities.

RCLDS training programs

RCLDS Resource Hub
Resources for the residential care workforce to support their wellbeing, service delivery, and safety as they continue to care for children and young people in residential care.
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ResiROCKS

ResiROCKS is an annual event that brings together residential care workers from across Victoria. This event recognises and celebrates practice excellence and cultivates a culture of learning and innovation and the sharing of knowledge and ideas.

Residential Care Workforce Research

In 2022, the Residential Care Learning Development Strategy (RCLDS) commissioned research to gain a better picture of the Victorian Residential Care Workforce. We gathered insights from residential care providers representing over 2,000 residential care staff.