Aged Care Training

Dysphagia Education

Communication Support

Safe and enjoyable mealtimes matter. Equip your team to recognise swallowing difficulties early and provide confident, high‑quality care through our interactive training workshops facilitated by an experienced speech pathologist.

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Communication Support

Communication is at the heart of quality care. These workshops empower your team with the confidence, skills, and practical strategies to support meaningful connection with every resident, no matter their communication ability.

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Customised Workshops

All of our training workshops are tailored to the needs of your residents and staff. Whether you are looking to facilitate ongoing independence or better support those with complex needs, our workshops will provide you with relevant, practical skills and knowledge.

Dysphagia Education and Training

Supporting Safe Swallowing: A Collaborative Approach in Aged Care

Supporting older adults with safe and comfortable eating is essential to their health, dignity, and quality of life. Specialised dysphagia training empowers aged‑care staff with the knowledge and confidence to recognise swallowing difficulties early and respond appropriately.

These practical, evidence‑informed workshops are designed and delivered by an experienced speech therapist and tailored to the needs of residential care, home‑based support, and hospital‑level facilities.

What Your Team Will Learn:

Red Flags for Swallowing Disorders

Common signs of dysphagia
Behavioural and physical changes to watch for
Early identification to reduce risk

When to Refer to Speech Therapy

Clear referral pathways
What requires urgent attention
How to document and communicate concerns

Safe Swallowing Strategies

Positioning and pacing techniques
Effective supervision and cueing
Creating a supportive mealtime environment

Diet Modification: Pros & Cons

When texture changes are appropriate
Impacts on nutrition, hydration, and quality of life
Ensuring modifications remain person‑centred

Aspiration Pneumonia Risk

What aspiration is and why it occurs
Key risk factors in aged care
Daily care practices that reduce risk

Why Choose This Training?

Delivered by a qualified speech therapist with extensive aged‑care experience
Practical, hands‑on learning tailored to real‑world challenges
Suitable for caregivers, nurses, kitchen staff, and allied health teams

Communication Support and Training

Advanced Communication Skills for Supporting Older Adults

Communication is at the heart of quality care. These workshops empower your team with the confidence, skills, and practical strategies to support meaningful connections with every resident, no matter their communication ability.

What Your Team Will Learn:

Identifying and Understanding Communication Disorders

Common types of communication disorders seen in aged care (e.g., aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive‑communication disorders)
Behavioural, cognitive, and physical signs that communication is changing

Practical Communication Strategies

Person‑centred approaches for supporting residents with different communication needs
How to create communication‑friendly environments during daily care and mealtimes
Strategies for reducing frustration and supporting emotional wellbeing

Real-world Scenarios and Problem Solving

Applying strategies in everyday interactions and challenging situations
Supporting residents to maintain meaningful communication with family and friends
Navigating communication breakdowns and repairing misunderstandings

Technology and Tools to Facilitate Communication

Alternative and augmentative communication options (AAC) suitable for aged‑care settings
Practical tools and resources that support residents with communication challenges
Low‑tech supports such as communication boards, visual schedules, and memory aids

Why Choose This Training?

Delivered by a qualified speech therapist with extensive aged‑care experience
Practical, hands‑on learning tailored to real‑world challenges
Customisable content to meet the needs of your facility and resident population

Aged Care Training

Dysphagia Education

Communication Support

Communication Support

Communication Support

Customised Workshops

Customised Workshops

Dysphagia Education and Training

Supporting Safe Swallowing: A Collaborative Approach in Aged Care

Communication Support and Training

Advanced Communication Skills for Supporting Older Adults

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