Trauma Informed Aged Care
Empowering Aged Care Through Compassionate, Trauma-Informed Practice. This course helps your team deliver safer, person-centred care—especially for those with lived experiences of trauma.
Overview
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A training designed for aged care professionals in response to the revised Australian Aged Care Quality Standards.
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This course helps your team deliver safer, person-centred care - especially for those with lived experiences of trauma.
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Participants will learn to:
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Recognise trauma signs in older adults
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Apply trauma-informed strategies in daily care
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Promote safety, trust, and empowerment
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Align policies with trauma-informed principles
Who should attend?
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Residential aged care staff
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Home and community care workers
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Aged care managers and team leaders
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Allied health professionals in aged care
Key Topics
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The impact of trauma on older individuals
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The 6 Principles of Trauma-Informed Care
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Culturally responsive and inclusive care
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Communication strategies for trauma-sensitive engagement
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Case studies and practical implementation strategies
Learning outcomes
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Increased staff confidence and trauma-awareness
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Greater client trust and care satisfaction
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Improved compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards
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Stronger, trauma-informed organisational practices
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Reduction in abuse and neglect reports
Resources
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Comprehensive participant workbook with references for further reading
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Participants will leave with a toolbox of practical resources
Book in for a consult today 1300 003 313
Summary
Duration
1 day
Cost
$350 per person
(including GST)
Delivery
In person
Pax
Minimum: 8
Maximum: 25
18+
Training & Support to confirm
Training Terms & Conditions
No charge
to reschedule. Please contact us and state clearly the date of your current booking and your preferred alternate date and location.
Full course refund
if more than 2 weeks notice. (less third party fees and charges).
50% refund
if less than 2 weeks notice.
No refund
if less than 1 week notice.
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