Caring at Home – Dementia Training Australia

Family carers are at the heart of dementia care. Our Caring at Home hub brings together some of Dementia Training Australia’s evidence-based training and trusted resources, curated specifically for family carers.

Having the right knowledge and support can make a real difference when caring at home for someone living with dementia.

We hope that these free resources will help you navigate challenges, build skills and provide compassionate care with confidence at every stage of the journey.

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Courses and Modules

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This course is designed to provide easily accessible dementia care education for Volunteers who are supporting people living with dementia or experiencing memory and thinking problems.

Tier: Introductory
Duration: 4 hrs
Delivery: 100% online
Certificate: Certificate provided
Cost: Free

This online course is designed for first responders to gain a better understanding of dementia including common symptoms and how dementia affects the brain and behaviour.

Tier: Foundational
Duration: 1 hr
Delivery: 100% online
Certificate: Certificate provided
Cost: Free

Better understand how to care for a person experiencing dementia-related changed behaviour.

Tier: Foundational
Duration: 3 hrs 30 mins
Delivery: 100% online
Certificate: Certificate provided
Cost: Free

Nutrition in Dementia Care is designed to provide care workers with practical strategies to overcome common nutritional challenges, enhancing both the nutritional health and mealtime experience for people living with dementia.

Tier: Foundational
Duration: 1 hr
Delivery: 100% online
Certificate: Certificate provided
Cost: Free

Delirium is a serious medical condition producing sudden and often severe changes in a person’s mental function. A person typically has difficulty thinking clearly, maintaining focus or attention, and may appear confused or disorientated. Delirium needs to be recognised early and managed promptly.

Tier: Foundational
Duration: 2 hrs 30 mins
Delivery: 100% online
Certificate: Certificate provided
Cost: Free

Dementia Discovery is designed to help those new to the workforce, who may have limited knowledge about dementia. It aims to increase knowledge about dementia with tips on ‘where to next’ for training and resources.

Tier: Introductory
Duration: 3 hrs
Delivery: 100% online
Certificate: Certificate provided
Cost: Free

Helpful Resources

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Game-Based Learning for Dementia Care.

Type: App

Dementia Training Australia (DTA) is proud to present Dementia Dialogues with DTA; a podcast to help those in the dementia care space. Our episodes…

Type: Podcast/Audio

This 15-minute video introduces changed behaviours – why they occur and what we can do to help reduce or eliminate them.

Type: Video

This opening session supports older people and those close to them to navigate decisions about moving into residential aged care. It explores what prompts a move into care, the range of care options available, and the key social, clinical and financial factors to consider when choosing a home.

Type: Video

This session introduces the webinar series and provides an overview of the National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines. It explores how cognitive change can influence behaviour, and how poorly designed environments can contribute to anxiety, agitation and distress.

Type: Video

This webinar unpacks Principle 1 – Enable the Person, which focuses on supporting health, wellbeing and a strong sense of identity. Presenters explore how environments can promote independence and dignity while managing risk.

Type: Video

This session explores Principle 2 – Cultivate a Home, focusing on creating familiar, home-like environments that support privacy, control and belonging.

Type: Video

This webinar examines Principle 3 – Access the Outdoors, highlighting the importance of nature, fresh air and outdoor movement for wellbeing.

Type: Video

This webinar introduces a complementary resource to the Principles and Guidelines, focused on designing culturally safe aged care homes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Type: Video

You’re not alone.

Our colleagues at Dementia Support Australia provide 24/7 counselling support for carers of people living with dementia.

Courses and Modules

Dementia Care Training for Volunteers

Dementia Training for First Responders

Understanding Changed Behaviour

Nutrition in Dementia Care

Decoding Delirium

Dementia Discovery

Helpful Resources

REMIplay™

Dementia Dialogues with DTA

Changed Behaviour: An Introduction

Living Well in Care – A Conversation for Older People

Designing Better Aged Care Environments

Principle 1: Enable the Person

Principle 2: Cultivate a Home

Principle 3: Access the Outdoors

Designing Culturally Safe Aged Care

You’re not alone.

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