Tackling dementia awareness in primary healthcare
An online training resource has been developed for practice nurses and GPs to support improved outcomes in dementia care. The...
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Boosting aged care workers’ knowledge of diabetes
A series of education modules has been launched to better equip the aged care workforce to care for a growing...
Resource captures perspective of carers
A new project has used the journal writings of a carer to create a valuable education resource for health professionals....
Online course focuses on latest in dementia care
Community care workers are being encouraged to participate in a free online course run by the University of Tasmania on...
Starting a community conversation on death and dying
Flinders University researchers are running a free online course on palliative care and end-of-life issues. The popular five-week Massive Open...
Committee set up to drive reform in aged care training
A new aged care-specific body will be established to tackle longstanding vocational training issues in the sector, the Federal Government...
New resources launched to support inclusive aged care
New online resources for providers to meet the needs of people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds Service providers with...
Consultation underway on aged care diversity action plans
The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia is inviting providers, culturally and linguistically diverse consumers and carers to have...
New guidance for consumers and providers on restorative care
The Department of Health has released a new booklet to guide consumers on accessing the Short-Term Restorative Care Program, as...
Video series helps translate latest in mental health to wide audience
NeuRA has launched a new online seminar series on mental health research and discoveries to make more information about neuroscience...
New medication app for staff working with people with dementia
Dementia Training Australia has released a new mobile app to assist staff involved in medication management to provide quality use...
Project to boost rates of advance care planning in the bush
Palliative Care Australia and the Royal Flying Doctor Service are partnering to help raise awareness of the importance of advance...