New package helps put perspective on hospital stays for people living with dementia
Hospital staff across the nation are now able to put themselves in the shoes of their patients living with dementia, …
Education & Training
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Older Victorians set to benefit from million dollar training boost
Victoria’s nursing and aged care sectors are welcoming a recent $1.1 million State Government training boost which … -
Technology trial successfully takes aim at reduced hospital admissions
The role of technology in health and aged care has long been acknowledged, but a partnership between a New South Wale… -
New elder Academy aims to challenge ageism
A well-known national program aimed at challenging ageism and building respect for older people is branching out to d… -
Seniors to take on the silver screen
Seniors aged over 75 years old are being encouraged to star in a series of short documentary films celebrating the ne… -
Home care provider calls interactive workshop a leap in the right direction for dementia care
A new three-hour virtual reality workshop has been introduced to South Australia for the first time, allowing carers … -
Death and dying 101 - calls made for end of life education to be included in curriculum
Students across Queensland could soon be learning about death and dying in the classroom if action is taken following… -
University looks at ‘how to age without getting old’
A panel discussion between an audience of students and three experts in ageing has been held to discuss the topic of … -
Government announces two new initiatives focusing on older Australians and aged care
Two new initiatives have been announced by the Federal Government around offering more choices for longer life, and t… -
Aged care residents REAP the benefits of a new study
Significant implications on the way in which healthcare is delivered to nursing home residents following hospital dis… -
Aged care opportunities open up to students online
Opening up opportunities in the aged care workforce has never been easier, thanks to a new and national online learni… -
Online innovation lab for aged care - coming soon
The ability and flexibility for aged care professionals to collaborate, share ideas and gain knowledge in real time i… -
Provider puts its best foot forward in wound care
Wound care in aged care in an unfortunately common issue, but one that aged care provider Uniting is taking upon them… -
Dementia courses continue to support communities
Empowering local communities, carers and individuals living with dementia is all part of a series of free courses and… -
Success sees LGBTI dementia training e-course continue
A new short, online and free course aimed at assisting workers across the health and aged care sectors become cultura… -
Partnerships could pave the way for aged care
Partnerships between aged care providers and vocational training organisations could play an important role in addres… -
RSB and Resthaven behind new vision screening tools and support program
New vision screening tools have been developed by aged care provider Resthaven in conjunction with the Royal Society … -
New course to create better care for Indigenous Australians
The cultural and unique care needs of Indigenous Australians in aged care are at the heart of a new training course w… -
Dementia education to take on National Training Awards
Alzheimer’s Australia is set to represent Victoria at the Australian Training Awards in November after their work … -
Aged care’s chance to ‘Make My Course’
Suggestions are being sought for online aged care training courses as part of a new initiative to address gaps in edu… -
New resource kit to support Muslim culture within aged care
Aged care provider ACH Group has partnered with local Islamic groups in South Australia (SA) to develop and release a…
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