Student placements with ACH Group
Consider the aged care sector
ACH Group is an award winning, not-for-profit organisation committed to partnering with students and educational institutions to nurture a skilled, caring, and confident workforce ready to shape the future of aged care. We are proud to support student placements across a range of careers within the aged care sector — from nursing and allied health to hospitality and IT.
Working closely with educational institutions, we offer students the opportunity to gain practical, real-world experience whilst developing essential communication skills in a caring and progressive environment that makes a difference in the lives of older people.
Students will receive supervision and support from experienced and dedicated professionals.
Each year, we proudly support over 800 students in successfully completing their placements.
- Nursing (residential care homes and in the community)
- Care
- Allied Health (i.e physiotherapy and occupational therapy)
- Paramedics
- Hospitality
We can also offer similar experiences for other sectors within the organisation.
- Business – i.e. People & Culture, Marketing, Legal, IT, Finance, Legal
- One-to-one ongoing support and feedback from experienced, qualified supervisors
- Comprehensive induction to set students up for success
- Explore diverse career pathways in aged care
- Complete your placement close to your own home with locations all across Adelaide
- Paid job opportunities available – work with ACH Group after your placement finishes
At ACH Group, we are passionate about helping students to succeed with a rewarding placement experience.
A key benefit for educators partnering with us is our comprehensive induction program, designed to prepare students thoroughly before their placement begins.
Pre-Induction
Before you start your placement, you’ll complete a short online pre-induction course to help you feel prepared and confident for what’s to come.
Day One – PACE Training
Your first day includes an introduction to the workplace with ACH Group’s PACE (Positive Aged Care Experience) Training. This session gives you an understanding of the aged care environment, ACH Group values, and what to expect on placement and when working in aged care.
Day Two – Onsite induction and start of placement
On Day two, you’ll meet your site supervisor, tour your placement location, get your roster, and be introduced to the staff and your buddy.
Regular check-ins
Unlike some student placement programs, ACH Group provides dedicated and qualified Site Supervisors. Their support ensures you receive the training and guidance you need throughout your placement. Supervisors will meet with you regularly for one-on-one support, feedback, and guidance throughout your placement.
Finishing your placement
Finish your placement feeling confident with the skills you’ve developed and the connections you’ve made. Upon completion we encourage students to apply for job opportunities with ACH Group and continue your aged care career journey.
What students shared about their experience
Organise a student placement with ACH Group today
We’re committed to partnering with students and educators to nurture a skilled, caring, and confident workforce ready to shape the future of aged care.
For Educators
ACH Group partners directly with registered training organisations and universities to offer placements.
Vocational placement agreements are established with educators to facilitate placements. Educators are required to have current public liability insurance of $ 20 million and professional indemnity insurance of $10 million.
ACH Group charges a small fee to training providers for placement in recognition of the time provided by our staff to ensure a great experience for students. Our Site Supervisors give ongoing face to face support and guidance to students, and our PACE training provides students with an introduction to the Aged Care environment.
Please contact us via email at [email protected] for your placement requests.
For Students
We offer offer full-time placements for students across the metropolitan Adelaide area. These are arranged directly with educators. Please have your educator contact us via email at [email protected].
Careers for students
Student placements aren’t just about gaining experience, they provide pathways to future careers at ACH Group.
If you share our values of providing good lives for older people, we invite you to apply to be part of our team.
Learn more about careers at ACH Group and see the list of current job opportunities.
Before – a student on placement, now a Multi skilled Care Worker
In February 2024, Asha did a three-week placement at ACH Group’s Healthia home as a mandatory component of her certificate three in individual support.
The following month she went for a job interview at Healthia and in April began her career with ACH Group as a multi skilled worker.
Before – a student on placement, now a Registered Nurse
Toni completed an eight-week placement with ACH Group in the final year of her nursing degree with UniSA in late 2024.
She applied for a role as a registered nurse, and started her dream career at ACH Group’s Healthia soon after.
Frequently asked questions about student placements
We provide full-time placements Monday to Friday only, to ensure every student has adequate supervision.
We try to place students as close to their residential address as possible. Dates and locations are subject to availability.
No. All placements, including those for ACH Group staff, are organised directly with educational providers. Please contact your provider and ask them to email [email protected] on your behalf.