Residential Care Learning and Development Strategy (RCLDS)
RCLDS enhances outcomes for children and young people in residential care by providing fully funded training for Victorian residential care workers, supported by funding from the Victorian government.
Last updated: 25 Nov 2024
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.
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
The Power to Kids Scholarship
24 Oct 2024
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ResiROCKS 2024: Celebrating Connection, Innovation, and Nurturing the Spark for Education in Residential Care
16 Oct 2024
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Residential carers and teams celebrated at the RCLDS Residential Care Awards 2024
10 Oct 2024
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