The on-line course is an introduction to understanding the impacts of childhood trauma for people now entering aged care. It focuses on the experiences of Forgotten Australians, Stolen Generations, Former Child Migrants and people affected by forced adoption. The Read more

Produced by Beyond Blue, this booklet covers a range of interventions that can be used to promote emotional wellbeing or to help people with anxiety or depression. It summarises the strength of evidence for each intervention and gives case Read more

Produced by Meaningful Ageing Australia, this three minute video introduces spirituality in the Australian Aged Care Quality Standards, and the idea that spirituality is not confined to religion.

Useful for staff in all roles.

There is a rapidly growing interest in psychological well-being (PWB) as outcome of interventions. Ryff developed theory-based indicators of PWB that are consistent with a eudaimonic perspective of happiness. Numerous interventions have been developed with the aim to increase Read more

This 1.5 minute video is a special message for personal carers, who are the heart of the aged care system in Australia. It introduces them to the idea that their role is contributing to each person’s spiritual wellbeing.

This 3.20 minute video is for those who are responsible for assessment and planning in aged care in Australia. It introduces the links between assessment and planning the Quality Standards and the National Guidelines for Spiritual Care in Aged Care.

This five minute video introduces care coordinators and team leaders to ways in which spiritual care can be integrated in to usual care planning. It shows that understanding a person’s spirituality may or may not include a faith connection, Read more

This 3.5 minute video is an introduction to spiritual care for senior leaders. Highlighting key responsibilities and concepts, it is a great way to start the conversation with those responsible for governance and strategy.