Resources

This video, from Canadian gerontologist Dr Lakelyn Hogan of Home Instead, discusses meaningful engagement activities for people with dementia, including why meaningful engagement is important, considerations for tailoring activities to the individual, and ideas for activities that are affordable and fun.

These videos from Advocare detail how the new Act will effect consumers.

This short video from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing provides an overview of the Support at Home program, which commences from 1 November 2025. (3 min)

This video discusses findings from a report by PwC Australia called Reimagined Care Workforce Solutions and details the challenges facing the care workforce. (9min)

This webinar from Talius discusses how the enabling technology will help maximise staff utilisation and increase satisfaction. It is about Talius Smart Care Platform – the technology as a solution for staff retention challenges. (16 min)

This video from the Australian Health Journal describes social prescribing  and the Connect Local Program led by Bolton Clarke Institute. (16 m)

This video from the Australian Health Journal defines social prescribing and its potential benefits in addressing social isolation,  loneliness, and stress particularly in the elderly. (20 m)

This video from Bolton Clarke Institute describes the Connect Local program run by Connecting Communities to Care. The program aims to promote wellbeing through social connection. (5 m)

The Code of Conduct for Aged Care describes how aged care providers, their governing persons, and workers must behave and treat people receiving aged care. (4 min)

This 33min video from Ear Science Institute Australia features Dr Bec Bennett who shares her research about people with hearing loss and its impact on social and emotional aspects.