Knowledge Changes Dementia Care
Dementia touches families, carers and whole communities. With 2 in 3 people living with dementia in Australia continuing to live in the community, and this number expected to more than double by 2058, the need for informed, compassionate and community-based care has never been greater.
Whether you’re a family member, frontline worker, manager or care planner, our training give you the skills, knowledge and support to make a real difference.
As the leading provider of dementia training in Australia, our free, evidence-based training can be tailored for every care setting and completed at your own pace.
Explore the resources below so you can deliver dementia care with confidence 👇
Learn on the Go with DTA’s Podcast
Dementia Dialogues with DTA offers quick, practical insights into dementia care, education, and training, designed to support both people living with dementia and the staff who care for them.
Join us as we explore key topics, share lived experiences, and provide practical tools to help create dementia-friendly communities and care environments.
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Game-Based Learning for Dementia Care
Accessible anytime, anywhere on your device, REMIplay™ makes it easy to learn, practise and refresh your skills.
Through short, real‑life scenarios, you can safely practise your skills alongside our friend REMI the Wombat. REMI joins you every step of the way to share advice and improve your confidence in providing best-practice dementia care.
Family Carers are at the Heart of Dementia Care
Our Caring at Home hub brings together some of Dementia Training Australia’s evidence-based training and trusted resources, curated specifically for family carers.
Explore NowDementia Can Affect Children As Well As Adults
Childhood dementia is rare, but it’s life-limiting and deeply impacts families. In this 30-minute course, you’ll learn what childhood dementia is, how it may present, and how it affects children and their families.
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Take the first step in strengthening your dementia care expertise with the Dementia Training Action Plan (DTAp). Using the National Dementia Education and Training Standards Framework (NDETSF) Domains and Tiers, this simple self-assessment tool helps you identify your current knowledge and skills, highlight areas for growth, and create a personalised learning pathway.
Start your assessment today and take control of your dementia care learning journey!
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Endorsed by the World Health Organization, enhance your dementia care knowledge and skills today!
The National Dementia Education and Training Standards Framework (NDETSF) will improve the consistency and quality in education and training. The Framework ensures that all Australians living with dementia, regardless of care setting and location, receive high-quality, evidence-based support and care that enhances their health and wellbeing.
The NDETSF was commissioned and funded by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and developed by Dementia Training Australia.
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