Care of the Older Person | Federation University

NURBN2107 Care of the Older Person

This unit prepares students to deliver safe, holistic, and person-centred care to older adults across diverse settings, including home care, residential aged care, and acute care environments. It explores the unique physical, psychological, and social dimensions of ageing and equips students to respond to the evolving health needs of older individuals. Students will examine normal and abnormal ageing processes and develop strategies to assess, plan, and deliver evidence-based care that upholds dignity, autonomy, and quality of life. The unit emphasises family-centred and strengths-based approaches, recognising the vital role families play in supporting older adults. Key concepts include care planning, advocacy, and end-of-life care, ensuring students are prepared to meet current and future challenges in the care of older people.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $592
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $592

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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