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
Supporting each other in our workplace to provide the most effective care to someone coming for respite who is living with dementia.
Did you know that strong teamwork in aged care settings can lead to better outcomes for people living with dementia, especially during short-term respite stays? When staff support one another, care becomes more consistent, compassionate, and person-centred.
In this episode of Voices in DREAM we’re joined by Emmanuel, an experienced aged care worker who shares practical strategies for building a supportive workplace culture. Together, we explore how collaboration, open communication, and simple daily actions between staff can make a powerful difference in the lives of residents and in the wellbeing of care teams.
Tune in to learn about:
- The importance of workplace culture in dementia care
- How to communicate effectively across shifts and roles
- Building trust and psychological safety among team members
- Managing stress and preventing burnout together
- Daily habits that help teams feel more connected and capable
If you work in residential aged care or support people living with dementia during respite stays, this episode is full of practical insights to help your team deliver the best care together.