The government has announced a $3 million funding boost to support the national programs for training the aged care workforce and supporting facilities to better manage dementia-related behaviours.
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Noticeboard: Professor Richard Fleming retires from DTA
Professor Richard Fleming, executive director of Dementia Training Australia, has announced he is stepping down to explore other interests.
Taking the citizenship of people with dementia seriously
Scalabrini’s newest facility marks the emergence of a new paradigm in Australia, writes Richard Fleming.
New medication app for staff working with people with dementia
Dementia Training Australia has released a new mobile app to assist staff involved in medication management to provide quality use of medicines for people living with dementia.
Short e-learning course on caring for LGBTI people with dementia
A new online course has been launched to help health and aged care workers deliver inclusive care and services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people with dementia.
Shifting the focus of care to wellness
A salutogenic approach, which focuses on factors for health and wellbeing rather than disease, has enormous relevance in aged care, and particularly dementia care, writes Professor Richard Fleming.
Free dementia e-learning courses launched
Dementia Training Australia has launched an online learning platform featuring short and flexible courses designed to help time-poor aged care staff complete the training.
