Voices in DREAM
Supporting you to support people living with dementia
Are you a frontline worker in dementia care or passionate about improving aged care? Join us for Voices in DREAM — supporting you to support people living with dementia. Voices in DREAM is a new podcast that shares honest stories, practical tips, and culturally responsive care strategies from people in the field in respite, permanent residential, and home care settings.
Hear from support workers, nurses, allied health professionals, and dementia support coaches who know what it’s really like to support and care for people living with dementia, especially in a respite setting.
Listen to our stories and subscribe now for inspiration, advice, and community support to help you deliver the best possible care—one story at a time.
DREAM (Dementia Respite Education and Mentoring) aims to boost the capability of the aged care workforce to deliver quality dementia care. Through a dedicated portal, DREAM provides free access to education, a dynamic network and coaching tailored to individual and organisational needs: https://dream.utas.edu.au/
DREAM is funded by the Australian Government and is free to access.
Voices in DREAM
Culture, Beliefs and Barriers: What Aged Care Workers Need to Know About Cultural Influences in Dementia Care
Did you know that in some cultures, dementia is seen as a spiritual issue, or that language barriers and stigma can delay diagnosis and support?
If you're an aged care worker, this episode is for you. Because understanding culture isn't just a "nice to have" it's essential to delivering safe, respectful, and person-centred dementia care. Join host Yashi and Phoebe, a Care Manager and Dementia Lead, as they unpack the cultural beliefs and barriers that aged care workers face daily and share practical tips to help you provide more respectful, person-centred, and culturally sensitive care.
In this eye-opening episode of Voices in DREAM we explore how culture shapes the understanding of dementia and impacts the delivery of care in aged care settings, both in home care settings and residential care homes. Whether you’re a frontline care worker, nurse, or manager, this episode offers essential insights to help you better support older person from diverse backgrounds.