Meaningful Engagement Mentors Program
By Dementia Australia
- Enhanced Practice
- 18 hours
- Virtual Classroom
Support your staff in developing advanced skills in planning and delivering individualised engagement. In this program, a nominated staff member learns how to plan engaging activities that enhance the quality of life for a person living with dementia. These learnings are applied to a project within their workplace, with support from a Dementia Australia facilitator. Knowledge and experience are then shared with other team members to help them plan and deliver meaningful activities.
Domains:
Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health
Location:
nationally
Cost:
fee-for-service
Learning Outcomes
- Staff supporting people living with dementia plan activities based on their specific interests and preferences.
- Your workplace gains an experienced mentor to encourage and support skill development in other team members.
- People living with dementia feel supported to spend time with people and participate in activities that are important to them.