This course is designed to provide easily accessible dementia care education for Volunteers who are supporting people living with dementia or experiencing memory and thinking problems.
Dementia is Everyone’s Business
Dementia touches families, carers, and whole communities. With 2 in 3 people living with dementia in Australia remaining in the community — and numbers set to more than double by 2058 — the need for informed, compassionate care has never been greater.
Whether you’re a family member, frontline worker, manager, or care planner, our training and tools give you the skills to make a real difference. Because dementia doesn’t define the person — with the right support, people can continue to live with dignity, purpose, and connection.
Lead the Way in Dementia Care
At Dementia Training Australia (DTA), we give you the tools, knowledge, and support to make a real difference.
Explore our latest podcast episodes, check out our new online course on nutrition, or use the Dementia Training Action Plan to assess your skills with our WHO-endorsed Standards Framework — all designed to strengthen your practice and confidence.
With the new Aged Care Act coming soon, now is the time to prepare. Our free, self-paced e-learning courses and learning pathways are tailored for every role — from family members and frontline workers to managers and care planners.
Explore the resources below and start preparing your team today so you can deliver dementia care with confidence, compassion, and compliance.
Dementia Dialogues with DTA
Learn on the Go with DTA’s Podcast
Dementia Training Australia (DTA) is proud to share our very own podcast — Dementia Dialogues with DTA. Each episode 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.
With the new Aged Care Act coming into effect on 1 November, now is the perfect time to listen, learn, and prepare. 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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Nutrition in Dementia
Getting Ready for the New Aged Care Act
Good nutrition is essential to the health, wellbeing, and quality of life of people living with dementia. Yet, mealtimes can often present unique challenges — from appetite loss and swallowing difficulties to changes in taste and food preferences.
Dementia Training Australia (DTA) has developed Nutrition in Dementia Care to equip care workers with the practical knowledge and skills they need to overcome these challenges.
As the new Aged Care Act comes into effect soon, now is the time for the aged care workforce to strengthen their knowledge and ensure compliance with quality standards. This training is designed to help staff feel confident and capable in delivering person-centred nutrition care that improves outcomes for people living with dementia.
Prepare your team. Strengthen your care. Get ready for the future of aged care.
Dementia Training Action plan
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!
National Dementia Education and Training Standards Framework
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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This online course is designed for first responders to gain a better understanding of dementia including common symptoms and how dementia affects the brain and behaviour.
Increase your knowledge of caring for a person experiencing dementia-related changed behaviour and explore how people with dementia may express their needs through behaviour, rather than word.
Delirium is a serious medical condition producing sudden and often severe changes in a person’s mental function. A person typically has difficulty thinking clearly, maintaining focus or attention, and may appear confused or disorientated. Delirium needs to be recognised early and managed promptly.
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