Dementia Learning Resource for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
A kit of resources and materials designed to be used for preparation and delivery of dementia awareness raising and information sessions, as well as educational and training programs, specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
The content of the Resource is also consistent with attaining the revised Cultural Competencies: HLTHIR404B and CHCAC15A.
The Learning Resource consists of:
Facilitators Guide
Flip Chart
Brochures
Poster
Assessment Items
Case Studies
Evaluation Feedback Form
CD-ROM
Facilitator's Guide
The facilitator's guide underpins the learning resource. The guide has been broken down into sections for easier access and download. Please follow the links below to access the various sections of the guide.
Contents
PDF file, 5 MB
Section 1 - Introduction
PDF flie, 333 KB
Section 2 - What is Culture
PDF flie, 126 KB
Section 3 - Cultural Memory
PDF flie, 363 KB
Section 4 - Legislative Timeline
PDF flie, 69 KB
Section 5 - Current ATSI Health Information
PDF flie, 331 KB
Section 6 - Perspectives on ATSI Cultures
PDF flie, 345 KB
Section 7 - Cultural Safety
PDF flie, 357 KB
Section 8 - Communication Skills
PDF file, 369 KB
Section 9 - The Brain Story
PDF flie, 827 KB
Section 10 - Understanding Dementia and Its Impact
PDF file, 259 KB
Section 11 - Ways of Communicating
PDF file, 170 KB
Section 12 - Providing Activities
PDF file, 392 KB
Section 13 - Responding to Individual and Behaviour
PDF file, 488 KB
References
PDF file, 48 KB
Flip Chart
Due to the large file size the Flip Chart could not been made available on the website. The resource kit including the Flip Chart can be obtained by contacting the Department of Health and Ageing.
Brochures
Two brochures regarding memory and dementia have been developed;
Brochure - 1
PDF File, 2.65 MB
Brochure - 2
PDF File, 2.65 MB
Poster
The resource consists of a poster to raise awareness and/or promote education and training sessions. Due to the large file size the poster could not been made available on the website.
Assessment items
Assessment Items and Assessment Tools
PDF file, 493 KB
Case Studies
Download a copy of the Case Studies
PDF file, 85 KB
Evaluation Feedback Form
Download Evaluation Feedback form
PDF flie, 340 KB
CD-ROM
The resource kit consists of a CD-ROM. This CD-ROM includes all materials for facilitators.The CD-ROM can be obtained by contacting the Department of Health and Ageing.
To access a copy of the complete resource kit, please email Department of Health & Ageing.