Voices in DREAM
Supporting you to support people living with dementia
Are you a frontline worker in dementia care or passionate about improving aged care? Join us for Voices in DREAM — supporting you to support people living with dementia. Voices in DREAM is a new podcast that shares honest stories, practical tips, and culturally responsive care strategies from people in the field in respite, permanent residential, and home care settings.
Hear from support workers, nurses, allied health professionals, and dementia support coaches who know what it’s really like to support and care for people living with dementia, especially in a respite setting.
Listen to our stories and subscribe now for inspiration, advice, and community support to help you deliver the best possible care—one story at a time.
DREAM (Dementia Respite Education and Mentoring) aims to boost the capability of the aged care workforce to deliver quality dementia care. Through a dedicated portal, DREAM provides free access to education, a dynamic network and coaching tailored to individual and organisational needs: https://dream.utas.edu.au/
DREAM is funded by the Australian Government and is free to access.
Voices in DREAM
Introducing DREAM: Supporting You to Support People Living with Dementia
“If you are someone supporting people living with dementia at home, in the community or at a residential care facility and struggle to navigate changing behaviours, then you are not alone. And you don’t have to do it alone.”
This week on Voices in DREAM, we’re diving into the DREAM program a powerful, practical resource created to help aged care workers like you feel more confident and supported when supporting people living with dementia, especially in respite settings.
Join host Yashi and Dr. Kathleen Doherty from the Wicking Dementia Centre as they explore real stories, real learning, and the vision behind DREAM.
Episode summary
In this episode, Yashi and Dr. Kathleen Doherty discuss the challenges and opportunities of supporting people living with dementia and how education and mentoring can better equip carers.
· Learn about the rising numbers of people living with dementia in Australia and the growing need for skilled support.
· Discover the work of the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, including how it empowers carers through accessible education.
· Explore the DREAM Program, designed to build the confidence and capabilities of those supporting people living with dementia, especially during respite care.
· Understand why respite care matters or both the person living with dementia and their caregivers.
· Hear about the Equip Aged Care Learning initiative, which provides free, practical training to aged care workers across the country.
· Get insight into the vision behind the Voices in DREAM podcast, why it was created, and who it’s for.
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