Small classes, real support
Groups small enough that nobody hides at the back. A support team that checks in before you fall behind, not after — which is why far fewer of our students drop out than the industry average.
Sage Education Australia · RTO 5989 · Est. 1998 · Australia-wide
Vocational courses that turn “I think I could do that” into a career.
Sage Education Australia delivers nationally recognised vocational courses in aged care, disability, childcare and community services online Australia-wide, with hands-on placement near you and five Queensland campuses. Government-subsidised for eligible students, and 28 years of turning study into jobs.
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Skills Assure Supplier
Queensland Government subsidised
- Established1998
- Google rating4.9 ★ · 717 reviews
- Students trained9,000+
- Placements arranged6,000+
- Where5 campuses + online
Study areas
Find your pathway.
Every stream ends in a nationally recognised CHC qualification and real placement hours — the kind employers ask about in interviews.
Aged care
Support older Australians at home or in residential care, or move into case work and program…
6 courses
Childcare
Educate and care for children from birth to five. Cert III to Diploma.
4 courses
Disability
Work alongside people with disability under the NDIS. Cert III to Cert IV.
3 courses
Mental health
Nationally recognised mental health support qualifications, 100% online with weekly live classes. Recovery-oriented, trauma-informed practice for…
2 courses
Community Services
Case management, coordination and sector management qualifications for people building a career across community services —…
3 courses
First aid
Respond to an emergency like a pro. Nationally recognised CPR and first aid — including the…
3 courses from $79
Your pathway
Start with a Cert III. Stop wherever you like.
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- Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing or Disability) Become a personal care worker in aged care with a nationally recognised Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing). Government-funded from $225 through the Queensland Government’s Career Start program, delivered face-to-face at our Logan Central, Kippa-Ring, Ipswich, Stafford and Nambour training centres — or online Queensland-wide. Personal Care Worker (PCW / PCA) · Aged Care Support WorkerFrom $225 if eligibleView course
- Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set Nationally recognised Assist Clients with Medication skill set (CHCSS00070) for existing care workers. Complete both units in one face-to-face day at our Logan Central or Kippa-Ring centre. From $89 for eligible students under the Queensland Government’s Career Boost program. From $89 if eligibleView course
- Chronic Disease Self-Management Skill Set Specialist skill set for existing care workers who support people living with chronic health conditions. Learn how to help clients take an active, informed role in managing their own health, wellbeing and independence. From $30 if eligibleView course
- Lead and Mentor Skill Set Leadership and mentoring skill set for existing care sector workers stepping into — or already in — team lead roles. Build the practical capability to guide a team, coach individuals and drive your own professional growth. From $45 if eligibleView course
- Lead and Support Colleagues Skill Set Leadership and workplace support skill set for existing care sector workers stepping into — or already in — team lead roles. Lead a team, and facilitate the debriefing and support processes that hold care teams together after difficult events. From $45 if eligibleView course
- Certificate IV in Ageing Support For carers who want to lead. Care planning, team coordination and complex needs — most students study evenings while working. Team Leader · Care CoordinatorFrom $270 if eligibleView course
- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care Start your career as an early childhood educator with a nationally recognised Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30125) — online, with weekly live classes and assessor visits at your placement centre. Government-funded from $255 through the Queensland Government’s Career Start program for eligible students across Queensland. Early Childhood Educator · Assistant EducatorFrom $255 if eligibleView course
- Child Protection Skill Set Specialist skill set for existing frontline workers whose role involves direct contact with children, young people or families. Build your capability to identify and respond to concerns for a child’s safety, and work in a trauma-informed way. From $60 if eligibleView course
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Step up to Lead Educator, Room Leader or Educational Leader with the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50125) — online, with weekly live classes and assessor visits at your placement centre. Government-funded from $225 through the Queensland Government’s Career Boost program for eligible students who hold a Cert III in ECEC. Lead Educator · Room LeaderFrom $225 if eligibleView course
- Diploma of School Age Education and Care Step into a Coordinator, Lead Educator or Educational Leader role in outside school hours care with the nationally recognised Diploma of School Age Education and Care (CHC50221) — online, with weekly live classes and workplace assessor visits, and dedicated pathways for ECEC-qualified educators moving into school age care. OSHC Coordinator · Lead Educator (School Age Care)From $900 if eligibleView course
- Disability Work – Behaviour Support Skill Set Specialist skill set for existing disability sector workers building the capability to support people with disability who present with behaviours of concern. Person-centred, evidence-based and grounded in NDIS practice standards. From $45 if eligibleView course
- High Support and Complex Care – Disability Support Skill Set Specialist 7-unit skill set for existing disability sector workers stepping up to support people with complex care and high support needs. Communication support, medication assistance, specialised support and person-centred practice for complex needs. From $105 if eligibleView course
- Certificate IV in Disability Support Person-centred planning, positive behaviour support and team leadership. Senior Support Worker · Team LeaderFrom $225 if eligibleView course
- Certificate IV in Mental Health Step into a mental health support career with a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Mental Health (CHC43315) — 100% online with weekly live classes. Government-funded from $225 through the Queensland Government’s Career Boost program for eligible students across Queensland. Mental Health Support Worker · Community Mental Health WorkerFrom $225 if eligibleView course
- Diploma of Mental Health Take the next step in your mental health career with a nationally recognised Diploma of Mental Health (CHC53315) — 100% online with weekly live classes. Deeper practice knowledge, senior support worker capability, and a pathway into case management and program coordination. Senior Mental Health Support Worker · Mental Health Case ManagerSubsidy availableView course
- Case Management Skill Set Case management skill set for people with existing community services qualifications or industry experience who want advanced case management capability. Applies across community services, health, disability, aged care, mental health and family support. Case Worker · Support CoordinatorFrom $45 if eligibleView course
- Diploma of community services Case management, advocacy and program leadership across aged care, disability and community sectors. Case Manager · Program CoordinatorFrom $800 if eligibleView course
- Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management Formalise your senior management experience with the nationally recognised Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management (CHC62015). An AQF Level 6 qualification, fully online and self-paced, for experienced managers in aged care, disability, mental health, community services, housing and youth services who need formal recognition of the management competencies they already use every day. Chief Executive Officer / Executive Director (SME organisations) · Operations ManagerSubsidy availableView course
Why Sage
Sage Education: vocational training that treats you like the adult you are.
Trainers who’ve done the job
Every Sage Education trainer has recent, real experience in aged care, disability, community services or early childhood. You learn what a shift is actually like — including the bits the textbook skips.
Five Queensland campuses, plus online
Logan Central, Kippa-Ring, Ipswich, Stafford or Nambour — or online with the same trainers and the same support. Study where your life is, not where we are.
Fees & funding
Most students are surprised by what they don’t pay.
Sage is a Skills Assure Supplier, so if you’re eligible the Queensland Government covers most of your course cost. You pay a small co-contribution — less again with a concession card. We’ll check your eligibility in one phone call.
- ✓Career StartSubsidised Certificate III for eligible Queenslanders — plus one introductory skill set.
- ✓Career BoostSubsidised Cert IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma — plus up to two skill sets.
- ✓Fee-for-service & payment plansNot eligible? Interest-free instalments, no lock-in, no surprises.
Industry partners
Trusted by the employers you want to work for.
Where you can study
Five campuses. One standard.
Study online from anywhere in Australia with placement arranged near you, or join us at one of five South East Queensland campuses. Wherever you learn, you get the same experienced trainers, hands-on practice and support at every step.
- Live online classes — with a trainer, not just videos.
- Vocational placement arranged near where you live.
- A course adviser you can actually call: 1300 33 83 83.
- Online — anywhere in AustraliaMost popularLive classes, placement near you, same trainers and support.
- Logan CentralFlagship 4/80 Wembley Road Logan Central QLD 4114
- Kippa-Ring 14 Boardman Road Kippa-Ring QLD 4021
- Ipswich Unit 5, 303 Brisbane Street Ipswich QLD 4305
- Stafford St Paul's Uniting Church, 7 Minimine Street Stafford QLD 4053
- Nambour St Luke's Lutheran Church, 10 Sydney Street Nambour QLD 4560
Student stories
Graduates, in their own words. Straight from Google.
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“The staff was amazing and very supportive. Leisa as my instructor was always approachable. I feel well-equipped and excited to continue and grow in the workforce… It was the way to go!”
Dorcas Waithaka
Google review · ★★★★★
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“They were all very helpful, supportive and professional throughout my RPL journey. They answered my questions, guided me through the process and made everything much easier to understand.”
Rachiel Bul
RPL graduate · Google review ★★★★★
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“Big thank you Kylie, Maddi and Leisa for your support and patience. You were absolutely wonderful.”
Joanna Skorce
Google review · ★★★★★
Google reviews
Their words, not ours.
From the blog
Straight answers for the career you’re building.
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Enquire
Ten minutes with an adviser. A real one.
We’ll check your funding eligibility, talk through campuses and timetables, and give you the next intake date. No pressure, no jargon.
- 1You send the formTakes 30 seconds. Only the details we need to call you back.
- 2An adviser calls youWithin one business day — a real person from one of our centres.
- 3You get a clear answerYour exact fee, next intake, and the campus that suits you.
- RTO 5989
- 4.9★ Google
- Est. 1998
