# Bestwest Care

> Aged Care and Health Staffing Agency Perth


## Pages

- [Fee-Free & Government Subsidised Courses Page](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/fee-free-courses/): Access fee free and government subsidised courses in Perth, including mental health, aged care and disability training with Bestwest Care. Enrol for 2026.
- [Aged Care Courses - Industry Pillar Page](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/aged-care-courses/): Start or strengthen your career with hands-on aged care training, placement support, and nationally recognised qualifications in Perth. Enrol today.
- [Disability Support Courses - Industry Pillar Page](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/disability-courses/): Train for a career in support with nationally recognised disability courses, hands-on skills, and placement help in Perth. Enrol today.
- [Mental Health Courses - Industry Pillar Page](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/mental-health-courses/): Train for a career in mental health with nationally recognised courses and hands-on skills in Perth. Enrol today with Bestwest Care.
- [Complaints and Appeals Policy](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/complaints-and-appeals-policy/): Bestwest Care understands its obligation to protect the rights of learners and is committed to managing and responding to allegations...
- [FAQs](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/faqs/): See our frequently asked questions page. If you can't find the answer to your question or have a general question please contact us.
- [Courses](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/courses/): Explore Bestwest Care’s healthcare training in Perth. Browse our accredited and short courses in aged care, disability support, and mental health.
- [About Us](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/about-us-2/): We are a Perth-based Registered Training Organisation, specializing in the provision of Qualified Staff and Training to Aged Care Facilities in WA.
- [Our Team](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/about-us/team/): Meet the dedicated and experienced staff of Bestwest Care, a leading healthcare and community services provider in Western Australia.
- [Testimonials](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/testimonials/): We have a long list of satisfied clients, feel free to click through to our testimonials page and read some of our excellent testimonials.
- [Home](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/): Delivering nationally recognised courses in aged care, disability, and health, Bestwest Care is a Kwinana-based Registered Training Organisation.
- [News](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/news/): See the latest updates, insights, and success stories from broader care industry and from Perth’s premier Registered Training Organisation.
- [Contact](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/contact/): Get in touch with Bestwest Care, a leading healthcare and community services provider in Kwinana, Western Australia.


## Posts

- [Manual Handling Refresher Course Perth](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/news/manual-handling-refresher-course-perth/): Looking for a manual handling refresher course in Perth? Bestwest offers short, practical sessions from $80 for nursing students & $120 per person.
- [Fee-Free Mental Health Training in WA: Your 2026 Cert IV Guide](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/news/fee-free-mental-health-cert-iv/): Bestwest Care are excited to offer our CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health fee-free for eligible participants. Mental health support starts here.
- [R U OK Day - September 11th 2025](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/news/r-u-ok-day-september-11th-2025/): Bestwest Care recognises R U OK Day as an opportunity to build life-saving skills and meaningful connections across Perth and WA.
- [World First Aid Day – September 13th 2025](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/news/world-first-aid-day-2025/): Celebrate World First Aid Day on 10 September with Bestwest Care. Discover why first aid skills matter for Perth families and workplaces.
- [What Is Dysphagia? Causes, Symptoms and How to Support Someone ](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/news/what-is-dysphagia/): Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing. Learn the causes, symptoms, IDDSI diet levels and how to safely support someone, plus accredited training in Perth.
- [Perth Aged Care Courses for International Students](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/news/aged-care-courses-perth-international-students/): Are you an international student considering an aged care course in Perth? Learn how to get started with advice from an industry-leading provider.
- [Specialist care roles and career pathways in 2025](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/news/specialist-care-roles-and-career-pathways-in-2022/): Whether you’re fresh out of school looking to kickstart your career or are someone ready to change it entirely –...
- [National Volunteer Week](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/news/national-volunteer-week/): In recognition of National Volunteer Week (19-25 May), the team at Bestwest Care sends our heartfelt thanks to the thousands...
- [Knowing First Aid is a Must in Life](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/news/knowing-first-aid-is-a-must-in-life/): Learning First Aid is a brilliant, practical and cost-effective way to gain important skills that can potentially save the life...
- [Working in the Aged Care Industry](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/news/dont-settle-for-an-ordinary-job-the-aged-care-industry-is-calling/): Found yourself in a job that you don’t enjoy? Wondering if you could be doing more? Constantly feeling like you...
- [Purple Bra Day for Breast Cancer Awareness](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/news/purple-bra-day-for-breast-cancer-awareness/): Bestwest Care is committed to supporting the community by providing highly skilled, competent, and professional staff to health, aged care,...
- [Where can a Cert III in Individual Support take you?](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/news/where-can-a-cert-iii-in-individual-support-take-you/): If you’re a student, a school leaver or just someone looking for a secure career change – a Cert III...
- [Sleep Awareness Week](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/news/sleep-awareness-week-2021/): Did you know that 1 in 3 adults don’t get enough sleep?  At Bestwest Care, we are passionate about encouraging...


## Courses

- [Medication Essentials for Support Workers](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/course/medication-training-online/): Flexible medication training online for support workers & carers. Study anytime at your own pace, or book in-person group sessions. Enrol today.
- [Provide First Aid](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/course/hltaid011-provide-first-aid/): First aid course Perth from $175 - nationally recognised, one-day training in Kwinana covering CPR and AED. Book your spot today.
- [Provide CPR](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/course/hltaid009-provide-cpr/): Looking for CPR training Perth? Bestwest runs nationally recognised HLTAID009 Provide CPR courses. Day & evening classes available.
- [Assist Clients With Medications](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/course/administration-of-medications-in-a-residential-community-setting/): Medication administration and competency training Perth - HLTHPS006, nationally accredited, one-day course in Kwinana. Enquire today.
- [Manual Handling](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/course/manual-handling/): Manual handling course and training in Perth for nurses, aged care and support workers. Half-day, hands-on, Kwinana-based. Enquire about dates today.
- [Introduction to Mental Health](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/course/intro-to-mental-health/): An online mental health course equipping you to provide compassionate support to individuals who may be struggling with mental health conditions.
- [Mental Health First Responder](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/course/mental-health-first-responder/): Delivering seasoned Mental Health First Aid Training Perth, learn how to support those around you - suited for all industry types and individuals.
- [Provide Support in Dysphagia Management](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/course/dysphagia-management/): Develop the knowledge and skills to provide support in dysphagia management with Bestwest Care's industry-leading Dysphagia Training course.
- [Aged Care Refresher](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/course/aged-care-refresher/): Refresh your skills and knowledge with this non-accredited short refresher course, to better support  elderly clients in the Perth aged care sector.
- [Introduction to Disability](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/course/intro-to-disability/): Intro to Disability is a two week, non-accredited short course for a diligent refresher or starter, equipping the essentials to work in disability care.
- [Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing / Disability)](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/course/chc33021-certificate-iii-in-individual-support/): Certificate III in Individual Support, Perth's aged care & disability qualification. Fee-free eligible, 120hrs placement arranged. Enrol today.
- [Certificate IV in Disability Support](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/course/chc43121-certificate-iv-in-disability-support/): Learn valuable skills required to deliver support and care for people with disabilities with the Certificate IV in Disability Support course.
- [Certificate IV in Leisure & Health](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/course/chc43415-certificate-iv-in-leisure-health/): Develop skills to assist with the design and implementation of leisure and health improvement programs with a Cert IV in Leisure and Health.
- [Certificate IV in Mental Health](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/course/chc43315-certificate-iv-in-mental-health/): Certificate IV in Mental Health (CHC43315) in Perth. Fee-free eligible, RPL available. Explore peer support & mental health careers. Enrol today.
- [Certificate IV in Ageing Support](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/course/chc43015-certificate-iv-in-ageing-support/): With a Certificate IV in Aged Care, expand your knowledge and specialised skills to better support elderly clients in the Perth aged care sector.


## Reviews

- [Tshering](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/reviews/tshering/)
- [Venna](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/reviews/venna/)
- [Abby Y](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/reviews/abby-y/)
- [Dorji](https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/reviews/dorji/)

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## Pages

- Published: 2024-05-10
- Modified: 2025-12-10
- URL: https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/complaints-and-appeals-policy/

> Explore Bestwest Care’s healthcare training in Perth. Browse our accredited and short courses in aged care, disability support, and mental health.

- Published: 2024-03-11
- Modified: 2025-12-16
- URL: https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/courses/

> Meet the dedicated and experienced staff of Bestwest Care, a leading healthcare and community services provider in Western Australia.

- Published: 2022-12-01
- Modified: 2026-06-15
- URL: https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/about-us/team/



## Posts

> Looking for a manual handling refresher course in Perth? Bestwest offers short, practical sessions from $80 for nursing students & $120 per person.

- Published: 2026-01-25
- Modified: 2026-03-24
- URL: https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/news/manual-handling-refresher-course-perth/
- Categories: News
- Tags: Manual Handling
Stay compliant with a manual handling refresher course in Perth. Delivered by local trainers, our short course is designed for healthcare, aged care and support workers.


> Bestwest Care are excited to offer our CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health fee-free for eligible participants. Mental health support starts here.

- Published: 2026-01-15
- Modified: 2026-08-07
- URL: https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/news/fee-free-mental-health-cert-iv/
- Categories: News
- Tags: Accredited Course, Fee-Free Training, Nationally Recognised Training
At Bestwest Care, we understand the importance of mental health education. That’s why we’re excited to offer our CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health fee-free for eligible participants.


> Bestwest Care recognises R U OK Day as an opportunity to build life-saving skills and meaningful connections across Perth and WA.

- Published: 2025-09-05
- Modified: 2025-11-11
- URL: https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/news/r-u-ok-day-september-11th-2025/
- Categories: News
- Tags: R U OK? Day
R U OK? Day is a national observance encouraging Western Australians to check in on those around them, promoting early conversations about mental health and wellbeing. Held each September, its simple message—"Are you OK?"—supports friends, family and colleagues, aiming to reduce isolation and help people feel more connected and supported. Bestwest Care, based in Perth, provides accredited mental health training to turn awareness into real skills for workplaces and communities. This R U OK? Day, take action: enrol in a course or organise workplace training, helping build a safer, more supportive WA community.


> Celebrate World First Aid Day on 10 September with Bestwest Care. Discover why first aid skills matter for Perth families and workplaces.

- Published: 2025-08-29
- Modified: 2025-08-29
- URL: https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/news/world-first-aid-day-2025/
- Categories: News
- Tags: World First Aid Day
Each year, World First Aid Day raises awareness about the importance of lifesaving skills. It’s a global reminder that small actions – from knowing how to apply a bandage correctly to performing CPR – can mean the difference between life and death.


> Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing. Learn the causes, symptoms, IDDSI diet levels and how to safely support someone, plus accredited training in Perth.

- Published: 2025-07-07
- Modified: 2026-08-07
- URL: https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/news/what-is-dysphagia/
- Categories: News

> Are you an international student considering an aged care course in Perth? Learn how to get started with advice from an industry-leading provider.

- Published: 2025-05-21
- Modified: 2026-02-05
- URL: https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/news/aged-care-courses-perth-international-students/
- Categories: News
- Tags: Aged Care Courses

- Published: 2025-01-02
- Modified: 2026-02-05
- URL: https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/news/specialist-care-roles-and-career-pathways-in-2022/
- Categories: News
- Tags: Aged Care, Aged Care Certificate, Aged Care Courses, Aged Care Industry Perth, Aged Care Jobs Perth, Aged Care Perth, Aged Care Training, Aged Care Worker, Care Workers, Carer Course, Carer Jobs Perth, Carer Perth, Community Care, Disability Care, First Aid Course, Health Sector, jobs in aged care, Mental Health Course, Therapy Assistant

- Published: 2024-05-23
- Modified: 2025-05-21
- URL: https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/news/national-volunteer-week/
- Categories: News
- Tags: Aged Care, Aged Care Industry Perth, Aged Care Perth, Aged Care Volunteer, Bestwest, Bestwest Care, National, National Volunteer, Residential Care, Volunteer, Volunteer Week, WA Aged Care

- Published: 2024-04-14
- Modified: 2025-05-21
- URL: https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/news/knowing-first-aid-is-a-must-in-life/
- Categories: News
- Tags: Aged Care Certificate, Aged Care Courses, Aged Care Industry Perth, Aged Care Jobs Perth, Aged Care Perth, Carer Course, Certified CPR, Certified First Aid, CPR Course, CPR Perth, CPR Training, CPR Training Perth, First Aid, First Aid Course, First Aid Course Perth, First Aid Guide, First Aid Perth, First Aid Training, Perth First Aid, Perth First Aid Course, Qualified First Aid

- Published: 2023-12-24
- Modified: 2025-11-11
- URL: https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/news/dont-settle-for-an-ordinary-job-the-aged-care-industry-is-calling/
- Categories: News
- Tags: Aged Care Courses, Aged Care Industry Perth, Aged Care Jobs Perth, Aged Care Perth, Aged Care Training, Aged Care Worker, Carer Course, Carer Jobs Perth, Carer Perth, jobs in aged care

- Published: 2023-11-02
- Modified: 2025-08-19
- URL: https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/news/purple-bra-day-for-breast-cancer-awareness/
- Categories: News

- Published: 2023-04-29
- Modified: 2026-07-09
- URL: https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/news/where-can-a-cert-iii-in-individual-support-take-you/
- Categories: News

- Published: 2023-03-15
- Modified: 2025-08-19
- URL: https://www.bestwestcare.net.au/news/sleep-awareness-week-2021/
- Categories: News



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