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Courses

The Carer Skills courses provide information, insights and practical tips to help carers develop new understanding and skills important in their caring role.

Each free online self-paced learning modules takes approximately 20–40 minutes to complete and you can download your responses to questions in the module to use as a resource and reminder.

Explore our Carer Skills courses to help improve your health and wellbeing.

Please direct any questions or feedback to the Helpdesk.

Access to other education and skills courses may be available through Carer Gateway Tailored Support Packages, which are designed to provide you with services and support specific to your individual needs and circumstances. Click here for more information.

You may also be eligible for Fee-Free TAFE and vocational educational training through a range of study options in growth areas or sectors experiencing skill shortages. For more information, including eligibility in your state or territory, visit the YourCarer website. Fee-Free TAFE is a joint Federal, State and Territory initiative in 2023.