Join this monthly deep dive into the National Palliative Care Standards, and explore one standard in detail and discuss ways to embed it into everyday practice. In May, the focus is on Standard Four: Providing Care. This standard emphasises that effective care enables the person to live as well as possible, to the end of …
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How aged care providers can support older people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Join this 45-minute mini-webinar where speakers from Settlement Services International (SSI) will discuss the services they provide in their Gambling Harm Prevention Program, as well as highlight some key aspects of gambling harm and how to support those affected—particularly older people …
The Wellbeing Clinic for Older Adults This presentation outlines the neuropsychological symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases that cause dementia. Dr Smith explores changes that can occur in cognition, social cognition, behaviour …
In-person workshop: Clinical Features and Management of Dementia Read More »
Mode of delivery: Face-to-face (with online supporting materials) Pre-requisites: Peter Mac staff members require manager approval to attend this course. No prerequisites exist for external participants. Audience: This course is …
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Managed by the Victorian Department of Health through the Commonwealth Government’s Strengthening Medicare – Supporting Older Australians initiative, the Australian Centre for Evidence Based Aged Care (ACEBAC) at La Trobe …
Death is the one certainty in life, yet many are fearful to talk about it or even acknowledge that it exists. Even people in the helping professions can feel overwhelmed …
Managed by the Victorian Department of Health through the Commonwealth Government’s Strengthening Medicare – Supporting Older Australians initiative, the Australian Centre for Evidence Based Aged Care (ACEBAC) at La Trobe …
Clear communication is essential in aged care, particularly when supporting older people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. This free interactive webinar will equip you with practical tools to …
Bridging Language Barriers in Aged Care: Practical Tools for Better Communication Read More »
Parents who lose an adult child face enduring grief alongside distinctive developmental and existential challenges that have important implications for treatment. Audience: Bereaved parents and professionals who support them, including counsellors, …
Webinar series: Home matters – Rethinking aged care design This webinar is for people working in aged care and design. Learn about a new complementary resource to the Principles and …