Carers Skills Course

Carers NSW is creating a training program for the practical skills carers may need when supporting an older person. We would like to know what information and advice has been helpful for you and what you think of the resources we have created to date.

This 6 week interactive, online course helps carers to build their practical skills, knowledge and confidence in caring for an older person. Carers are welcome to attend a 2 hour workshop every week, or select which weeks are of interest to them.

You will require access to a computer with speakers (a microphone and video camera are a bonus). Training is delivered via zoom. Carers NSW will send you instructions on how to join the session on the day before each session.

 

 

Sessions

 
Friday 1 November, 10:30am to 12:30pm
 
 
The different approaches to caring, communication techniques 
Friday 8 November, 10:30am to 12:30pm
 
 
Access to services and supports, planning ahead, financial support 
Friday 15 November, 10:30am to 12:30pm
 
 
Strategies to take care of your own health and wellbeing 
Friday 22 November, 10:30am to 12:30pm
 
 
Techniques to assist with daily activities like showering, eating, transport 
Friday 29 November, 10:30am to 12:30pm
 
 
Moving someone safely, including common transfers and instructional videos 
Friday 6 December, 10:30am to 12:30pm
 
 
Strategies to assist with health care tasks like emergencies, medications, falls, palliative care and life after caring 
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