You will gain knowledge in:
- how to plan and set up a carer support group
- group marketing and promotion
- running and sustaining support group
- guiding positive group behaviours.
The course is designed for health professionals and volunteers who see an opportunity in starting a carer support group. The course will equip the facilitator with the knowledge and skills to establish, lead and sustain a carer support group.
While this course has been developed using dementia carer support groups as an example, the principles and resources are transferable to other types of carer support groups; for example, chronic illness.
Free
This course can be completed at your own pace, it takes approximately 4.5 hours to complete.
Online
Health and aged care professionals, volunteers
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