Centre for Dementia Learning
Centre for Dementia Learning
Talk with Ted
Meet Ted, Artificially Intelligent (AI) Avatar with symptoms of dementia. Engage in a virtual conversation with Ted and practise your communication skills.
World-first in online dementia education
Talk with Ted is a realistic online simulation designed to support respectful communication with people living with dementia. It is a safe and effective way to practice communication skills. Participants who have experienced Talk with Ted were able to recall their learnings up to eight weeks following the training, and say it has improved the overall quality of care they give.
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Now when I meet my clients, I do what I did with Ted, it’s the same thing. I talk in the same way, slowly and wait to see if they are understanding.
– Participant
Talk With Ted Workshop (for organisations)
Talk With Ted is now available in a new face-to-face workshop format. It has been developed to allow your staff to reflect on their current communication practices, while also providing an opportunity to consider changes to their approach.
During the workshop, learners will be guided through the content using an adaptive learning approach, which focuses on improving gaps in individual’s knowledge and skills.
Delivery: Face-to-face | Online simulation
Duration: 3 hours
Participants: Maximum of 15
Delivery options
Online simulation (one hour)
Suitability
Individuals or a team of staff providing support to people living with dementia in various care settings
Availability
This program is available online
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Cost
$99 per person with group discounts available
Program benefits
- Staff learn how to respectfully communicate with people living with dementia.
- Your workforce applies a person-centred approach to communication.
- People living with dementia feel valued and respected by carers who listen and respond to their choices.
Want to know more? First tell us who this training is for.
For my staff
I'm interested in booking courses for my staff or my organisation.
For myself
I'm interested in courses for myself or my friends and family.
Submit your details below! We'll call you back to answer your questions, organise a training prospectus, and help you determine if this training is right for your organisation.
If you are looking for education for yourself, explore the following options currently available for individuals:
Dementia Essentials
CHCAGE005 Provide Support to People Living with Dementia
This is an accredited, fully government funded course that gives you 18 hours continuing professional development (CPD) points. It is only available to people who are currently employed in health care and who are providing support to people living with dementia. There are a variety of options available for attending this course including a three day face-to-face course and online learning.
Dementia Learning Hub
Dementia Australia’s unique online learning platform provides a place for exploring individual learning pathways, collaboration, support and building networks. Registered users can earn continuing professional development points while undertaking education, engaging in active online discussions and forums and accessing digital and print resources. Free trial available.
Ask Annie
A self-paced micro-learning app (available on your phone or mobile tablet) that provides practical tips and strategies to better support people living with dementia. Annie is a care worker and she guides learners through scenarios based on real-life experiences to strengthen their skills in delivering dementia support. The modules and lessons are short and focused on providing carers with practical ways to address challenging situations.
There are five free modules on the app to get you started. These include: Key ingredients, Key Concepts, Key Body Language, Communication, and Elder Abuse.
To get started use your phone to go to the App Store or Google Play and download the app. Choose Personal for account type to access the free modules.
Talk with Ted
A new immersive experience designed to educate care workers to better communicate with and support people living with dementia. Talk with Ted uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology to provide an online simulation of a typical communication experience between a care worker and someone living with dementia. Ted, the AI avatar, is living with dementia and conveys a range of emotions and verbal responses during the simulation, providing care workers the opportunity to work through a common challenging scenario. Talk with Ted is available for individuals and organisations to purchase.
Other resources
Download our Dementia Learning Guide which outlines our key courses and education services.
Find more information about dementia on the Dementia Australia website.
Explore our extensive Library to find additional resources.
Download The Dementia Guide, the go-to resource for people living with dementia, their carers and family.
To learn more about Talk with Ted, contact the Centre for Dementia Learning on 1300 DEMENTIA (1300 336 368) or email cdl@dementia.org.au
