Resources
Browse resources created and collated by ARIIA as a trusted, evidence-based guide to supporting innovation across the aged care sector.
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What and why of reablement
A KeepAble 'bite-sized' set of professional development resources to support trainers in facilitating staff learning about wellness and reablement approaches and practices. Includes presentation content, case scenarios for group discussion, and a facilitator's guide.
KeepAble e-learning modules
A range of reablement-focused e-learning modules from iLA KeepAble aimed at increasing the knowledge and skills of those working in the aged care sector. These short, interactive modules provide tips and learnings based on authentic experiences, which can be used to support older people to live independently for as long as possible.
Equip aged care learning packages: Supporting people living with dementia
The Equip Aged Care Learning Packages from the University of Tasmania (Wicking Dementia Centre) are freely available to anyone interested in the aged care sector to help enhance knowledge and keep up to date with current practices. One of the modules is specific to supporting people living with dementia and can be accessed by enrolling in the course.
Why environments matter
This online module from Dementia Training Australia discusses the use of Design Principles to create supportive environments for people living with dementia and develop tools for transformation within workplaces. (1 hr)
A person-centred approach to care
This online module from Dementia Training Australia discusses person-centred care and the priorities for a person-centred approach in aged care settings. The module includes the use of biography and tools to obtain the most relevant elements of the person's life story.
The recognition of pain for direct care workers (module)
This online module from Dementia Training Australia provides an overview of pain, how common it is, and how to recognise pain in people with dementia who can’t tell us that they are in pain. (1 h)
The brain and dementia (module)
This online module from Dementia Training Australia discusses the changes that happen in the brain of a person living with dementia and the impacts on the person. (40 min)
Salutogenic person-centred care (module)
This online module from Dementia Training Australia discusses what person-centred care means especially in understanding the needs of the older person. (10 min)
Web-based Australian iSupport for Dementia program: Traditional Chinese (澳大利亞失智症照顧者在线支持: 繁體中文)
This resource, funded by the National Foundation of Australia-China Relations, is a web-based education and skill training program for informal carers of people living with dementia in community care settings. It is a cultural adaptation of the World Health Organization iSupport program for Chinese-Australians.
Web-based Australian iSupport for Dementia program: Simplified Chinese (澳大利亚失智症照顾者在线支持: 简体中文)
This resource, funded by the National Foundation of Australia-China Relations, is a web-based education and skill training program for informal carers of people living with dementia in community care settings. It is a cultural adaptation of the World Health Organization iSupport program for Chinese-Australians.