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About the course
This graduate diploma develops specialised capability to support older people with complex health needs across acute, community and residential settings. Designed for working health professionals, it is delivered online to help you extend practice scope and build expertise beyond the graduate certificate. The course emphasises practical, industry-relevant approaches and can provide a pathway to further postgraduate study in nursing and gerontological healthcare. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.
Career outcome
Graduates are prepared for advanced practice and leadership in services supporting ageing populations, with skills to deliver and coordinate care for older adults in hospitals, community and residential care. Career pathways may include roles such as clinical nurse, nurse unit manager, clinical care manager or facility manager, and work across aged care providers and health services. Outcomes align with postgraduate nursing practice in gerontological healthcare. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.
Living Costs in Perth**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321 |
Average Salary***
