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University of Wollongong and IRT receive $587,000 for two-year education project which will including aged care clients
Mar 28 2013
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The Federal Department of Health and Ageing has provided a $587,000 grant to the University and IRT to develop an innovative program of seminars, lectures and workshops presented by aged care clients and staff, as well as university teachers and researchers. The objective is to provide pathways for the young and not so young into aged care employment and provide holistic care.

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