Kylie followed her heart into aged care. Now at Carinya, she’s found not just a job, but her true calling, caring for others with compassion, humour, and heart.

Vince, Leisure and Wellbeing Assistant and Maintenance Officer When Vince first walked through the gates of Carinya in 2021, he never...

TAFE Gippsland students Alicia and Lauren completed their Allied Health Assistant placement at Carinya Lodge, gaining hands-on experience in physiotherapy and wellbeing activities. The placement shifted their perceptions of aged care, revealing a vibrant, rewarding environment full of connection and purpose. Both students now see aged care as a potential career path, praising Carinya’s supportive, real-world learning environment.