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This course examines recent Australian aged care reforms and the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards through practical examples and reflective practice. It develops skills in person-centred, trauma-informed, reablement, restorative, and continuous-improvement approaches for supporting older people.

Syllabus

Understand the impact of recent aged care reforms, including the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards (SACQS 1–7), in the context of contemporary Australian aged care practice.
Understand the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards in practice through practical examples and reflective practice in daily work.
Understand the importance of the recent aged care reforms in improving the lives of older people.
Understand the impact of recent aged care reforms, including the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards (SACQS 1–7), in the context of contemporary Australian aged care practice.
Understand how the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards are met through practical examples and reflective practice in daily work.
Compare and contrast previous and current aged care standards to identify key changes and their implications for daily practice.
Apply principles of person-centred care by integrating choice, independence, and supported decision-making into everyday interactions with older people.
Understand the importance of trauma-informed care and mental health awareness when supporting older people, using real case scenarios to inform practice.
Implement reablement and restorative approaches to promote autonomy and enhance the wellbeing of older people in aged care settings.
Analyse recent Australian aged care reforms, including the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards (SACQS 1–7), within the context of current sector challenges and opportunities.
Apply principles of person-centred care, including choice, independence, and supported decision-making, to real-life case scenarios in the aged care context.
Integrate trauma-informed care approaches when planning and delivering services to older Australians.
Review strategies for supporting the mental health and wellbeing of aged care recipients in compliance with the latest reforms.
Construct appropriate responses to complaints and feedback by employing reflective practice and continuous improvement strategies as required by regulatory standards.
Reflect on personal attitudes and mindsets towards change in the sector, demonstrating a willingness to adapt and embrace new approaches to care.
Understand the importance of trauma-informed care and mental health awareness when supporting older people, using real case scenarios to inform practice.
Integrate trauma-informed care approaches when planning and delivering services to older Australians
Better understand strategies for supporting the mental health and wellbeing of aged care recipients in compliance with the latest reforms.
Implement reablement and restorative approaches to promote autonomy and enhance the wellbeing of older people in aged care settings.