Resources

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. 

A video on developing self-care habits to mitigate burnout and improve wellbeing for aged care workers

This video from Culturally Directed Care Solutions (CDCS) describes wellness and reablement and explains the importance of embedding these approaches into community-based aged care programs. (12 min)

This video by aspire4life describes reablement in aged care, and how a reablement approach can be used by Home Support Assessors. (3 min)

This video from Dementia Australia discusses several approaches in communicating with people living with dementia using reminiscence, validation and managing emotions techniques. ( 6 min)

This video by aspire4life covers what reablement is in relation to aged care, and how a reablement approach can be used by home support assessors. (3 min)