NEWS

May 2009
Royal College of Healthcare changes hands once again. David Mol becomes the new owner, and the aged care sector gains a new champion. Certificate III in Aged Care, Certificate III in Home and Community Care and Certificate IV in Aged Care qualifications under the CHC08 Training Package available on scope.

September 2008 Royal College of Healthcare secures Productivity Places Program funding for job seekers for the Certificate III in Aged Care Work and the Certificate III in Home and Community Care.
July 2008 Royal College of Healthcare secures Queensland User Choice funding contract for 2008/9.
April 2008 Royal College of Healthcare secures Better Skills for Better Care Round 4 funding for residential aged care facilities.
February 2008 Learning Partnerships Australia re-brands to Royal College of Healthcare. The new name clarifies our market position. We are evolving into a dynamic aged and community care training organisation built on excellence.
	December 2007 The college team celebrate the festive season Climbing the Story Bridge.

	August 2007 LPA awarded “Preferred Supplier Status” and User Choice Contract with DETA The Queensland Department of Education, Training and the Arts has awarded LPA Preferred Supplier Status and User Choice contract funding for the delivery of training to aged care trainees in Queensland.

	August 2007 Royal College of Healthcare embarks on new journey After a very successful 10 years, Narelle Gerlach and Selwyn Pires step away from LPA and hand over the reins to Anne Bannister. This signals the beginning of an exciting new period for LPA, as we refocus on our core operations – aged care training.

We will be holding a series of workshops in the Sunshine Coast region in 2008 to support our Certificate III in Aged Care Work students in the area. Watch this space for details or sign up for our newsletter so we can keep you informed.