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        • Applying a problem solving approach to behaviours
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Meaningful engagement mentors programs - Centre for Dementia Learning | Dementia Australia
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Continuing learning

Meaningful engagement mentors program

This course is available in
ALL STATES

This coaching program is designed to develop the skills and knowledge of your team in providing meaningful engagement for people living with dementia.

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Foundation learning

Understanding dementia

This course is available in
ALL STATES

This workshop delivered onsite to your team who are supporting people living with dementia provides an overview of dementia, including signs and symptoms, causes, and an understanding of how dementia affects the brain and behaviour.

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Immersive learning

Virtual Dementia Experience™

This course is available in
VIC

Participants will experience the home environment in the same way a person with dementia would. The aim of this workshop is to reflect on the approach to dementia support and to think about ways in which your team can make environments more supportive.

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Foundation learning

Supporting successful communication

This course is available in
ALL STATES

This workshop delivered onsite to your team explores the difficulties people living with dementia can experience in communication and the impact this has as the condition progresses.

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Achieving purposeful engagement - Courses - Centre for Dementia Learning | Dementia Australia
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Foundation learning

Achieving purposeful engagement

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ALL STATES

This workshop delivered onsite to your team who are supporting people living with dementia provides an understanding of the importance of meaningful and purposeful engagement for people living with dementia.

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Applying a problem solving approach to behaviours - Courses - Centre for Dementia Learning | Dementia Australia
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Foundation learning

Applying a problem solving approach to behaviours

This course is available in
ALL STATES

This workshop delivered onsite to your team who are supporting people living with dementia provides an understanding of changed behaviours related to dementia, their impact and contributing factors.

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A day in the life - mealtime experience - Courses - Centre for Dementia Learning | Dementia Australia
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Immersive learning

A day in the life – mealtime experience

This course is available in
ALL STATES

This immersive workshop delivered onsite challenges participants to see mealtime through the eyes of a person living with dementia. Utilising virtual reality and avatar technology your team will explore how food, environment and support can greatly influence the dining experience.

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Immersive learning

Enabling EDIE™

This course is available in
ALL STATES

Delivered onsite to your team, EDIE is an immersive workshop that enables participants to see the world through the eyes of a person living with dementia. Utilising virtual reality technology, this workshop enhances the knowledge of dementia whilst exploring enablement strategies to support a person with dementia to live more confidently.

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Continuing learning

Montessori for dementia

This course is available in
ALL STATES

This workshop delivered onsite to your team who are supporting people living with dementia introduces the main components of Montessori and strategies to implement Montessori-based programs for people living with dementia.

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Delirium and dementia - Courses - Centre for Dementia Learning | Dementia Australia
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Continuing learning

Delirium and dementia

This course is available in
ALL STATES

This session delivered onsite to your team who are supporting people living with dementia will help participants to recognise symptoms of delirium, identify possible causes, promote recovery and develop prevention strategies for people living with dementia.

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Intellectual disability and dementia - Courses - Centre for Dementia Learning | Dementia Australia
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Continuing learning

Intellectual disability and dementia

This course is available in
ALL STATES

This workshop delivered onsite helps participants to identify dementia related changes in people who have an existing intellectual disability and build on processes to support your clients through the changing nature of dementia.

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Intimacy, sexuality and dementia - Courses - Centre for Dementia Learning | Dementia Australia
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Continuing learning

Intimacy, sexuality and dementia

This course is available in
ALL STATES

This workshop broadly covers the topic of intimacy as we age, with dementia being a key area of focus. It draws out meaningful and inspirational conversations around some of the stigmas and attitudes around this topic.

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Continuing learning

Younger onset dementia

This course is available in
ALL STATES

This program will help your team recognise the impact of younger onset dementia and provide them with support strategies and resources.

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Dementia Essentials - CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia - Courses - Centre for Dementia Learning | Dementia Australia
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Accredited training

Dementia Essentials – CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia

Fully funded
This course is available in
ALL STATES,ONLINE

This nationally-accredited unit of competency includes theory and practical components to be completed during the course delivery. Strategies are explored to assist with good communication, planning, developing appropriate activities and understanding changed behaviour in people living with dementia.

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Online learning|Dementia Practice Improvement

What is dementia?

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This 3-part online course is designed to provide you with an introduction to dementia, diagnosis, treatment and support strategies for both the person living with dementia and their carer.

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Online learning|Dementia Practice Improvement

Communicating in a person-centred way

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ONLINE$15

In this 3-part online course you will explore communication for people living with dementia and learn how to influence people within the support relationship to promote positive communication.

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Online learning|Dementia Practice Improvement

How person-centred is your practice?

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ONLINE$15

This 5-part course explores the elements of person-centred practice and frameworks. You will be encouraged to reflect on your current practice and provide strategies to improve and enhance your knowledge.

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Delirium and dementia - Courses - Centre for Dementia Learning | Dementia Australia
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Online learning|Dementia Practice Improvement

A problem solving approach to behaviours

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ONLINE$15

This 3-part course is designed to provide you with an understanding of behaviours through a problem solving approach and explore effective strategies to help prevent or minimise the impact of behaviour.

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Online learning

Engaging in the outdoors

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ONLINE$15

This program explores the benefits of engaging in nature and the outdoors for people living with dementia. From early dementia diagnosis to late stages of the condition, everyone can enjoy what the outdoors has to offer.

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Online learning

Understanding younger onset dementia

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ONLINEFree

This 3-part online course aims to increase your awareness of the unique and often complex issues involved when a young person is diagnosed with dementia.

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Online learning

Nutrition and dementia: food for thought

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ONLINE$10

In this online course you will explore the importance of eating well, the impact of dementia and review the standards and recommendations relevant to your practice in the workplace.

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Online learning

Dementia and pain in residential care

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ONLINE$10

This short online course aims to raise your awareness of the prevalence of pain in residential aged care, helps you identify some of the common causes of pain and assists you in managing pain for people living with dementia.

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Online learning

Quality dementia support in hospitals

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ONLINE$10

This short online course considers the journey through the hospital system for a person with dementia, taking into account some of the associated risks and possible barriers to quality support. It also prompts workplace reflection and provides practical support strategies.

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Supporting behaviour changes during COVID-19 restrictions
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COVID-19 virtual classrooms

Supporting behaviour changes during COVID-19 restrictions

New course
This course is available in
ONLINE

This virtual class will examine behaviour changes of people living with dementia in response to COVID-19 restrictions. Your team will learn how to apply a systematic approach to problem solving changed behaviour and work through positive support strategies for people living with dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Engaging and connecting with people living with dementia through COVID-19
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COVID-19 virtual classrooms

Engaging and connecting with people living with dementia through COVID-19

New course
This course is available in
ONLINE

This practical, virtual class will explore creative solutions and ideas to assist your team to engage and connect with people living with dementia in a meaningful way, whilst adhering to social distancing and other COVID-19 restrictions. It will also explore ways to reduce isolation during this time.

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Understanding dementia - Virtual classroom | Centre for Dementia Learning
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COVID-19 virtual classrooms

Understanding dementia

New course
This course is available in
ONLINE

This workshop provides an overview of dementia, including signs and symptoms, causes, and an understanding of how dementia affects the brain and behaviour. Your team will be encouraged to reflect on your practice and ways this knowledge translates into person-centred support for people living with dementia.

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Establishing carer support groups - Online courses - Center for Dementia Learning
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Online learning

Establishing carer support groups

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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.

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