Introducing the Clinical Placements with Older People (CPOP) program.
More than ever, there鈥檚 a need for high-quality clinical placements with older people.
Together we can connect nursing students with the experience and expertise to help make a difference in the lives of older Australians.
The 麻豆传媒映画出品 is leading teams from the University of the Sunshine Coast, Edith Cowan University, Curtin University, Central Queensland University, Southern Cross University, University of Sydney, and the University of Tasmania to boost our professional nursing workforce to care for older people.
We are connecting nursing students with quality clinical placements, supported by clinical facilitators who are trained in gerontological nursing, in locations wherever older people are.
CPOP has been funded since June 2023 and is achieving amazing results in supporting students to learn about the complex and rewarding career of gerontological nursing, and helping to make a difference in the lives of older Australians.
The CPOP program, which is part of the , is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care.
Are you a health or aged care provider and want to inspire the next generation of nurses by supporting clinical placements with older people? We need your help.
You can help by hosting students to complete clinical placements at your location. Register your interest.
Are you a Registered Nurse interested in clinical facilitation of students on placement with older people? We need your help. Register your interest.
CPOP facilitators receive gerontological nursing training aligned with the Gerontological Nursing Competencies (GNCs).
This program is open to Bachelor or Master of Nursing students.
Get clinical experience in places where older people receive complex nursing care and discover a career full of opportunities. Register your interest.
CPOP is helping students understand the complexity of care and depth of knowledge needed when working with older people.
Eliza Stewart
Clinical Liaison Nurse
CPOP is helping students understand the complexity of care and depth of knowledge needed when working with older people.
Eliza Stewart
Clinical Liaison Nurse
CPOP facilitated a richer and more meaningful placement experience for me, by providing a clear reflective framework specifically relating to the nursing care of older people.
Lee Karsson
3rd Year Student (2024)
CPOP facilitated a richer and more meaningful placement experience for me, by providing a clear reflective framework specifically relating to the nursing care of older people.
Lee Karsson
3rd Year Student (2024)
Partnering with the CPOP program has greatly benefited both Warrigal Stirling residents and staff. It's rewarding to see CPOP students thrive in their placements, with positive testimonials highlighting their enjoyment of aged care.
Shrijana Gautam
General Manager
Warrigal Stirling
Partnering with the CPOP program has greatly benefited both Warrigal Stirling residents and staff. It's rewarding to see CPOP students thrive in their placements, with positive testimonials highlighting their enjoyment of aged care.
Shrijana Gautam
General Manager
Warrigal Stirling
These are media and publications by our team that may aid the understanding of gerontological nursing in advances in Australian research and practice.
CPOP 2025
CPOP 2023
Research Organisations
Gerontological Alliance of Nurses Australia (GANA)
Gerontological Nursing Competencies (GNCs)
Other Papers and Publications
Other Resources
Gerontology registered nurses are recognised as health professionals who lead and provide evidence based clinical care that is personalised to the older individuals health needs, consistent with the professional standards 鈥淩egistered nurse (RN) practice is person-centred and evidence-based with preventative, curative, formative, supportive, restorative and palliative elements. RNs work in therapeutic and professional relationships with individuals, as well as with families, groups and communities鈥�.
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Gerontological nurses demonstrate specialised skills, knowledge and attitude in their field, particularly related to:
The CPOP program supports the recognition and pipeline of gerontological nursing.
Clinical Placements with Older People
麻豆传媒映画出品
Faculty of Health
Centre for Ageing Research and Translation (CARAT)
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