Trauma & Aged Care
Support and Information Hub
Many older people have experienced trauma at some point in their life. Aged care workers can also be exposed to trauma as part of their work. Information and resources are available for people affected by trauma and those who support them.
Webinar – Staff Wellbeing in Aged Care
Whether you are an aged care manager or part of the workforce caring for older people, this webinar will give you practical strategies to support your own wellbeing while caring for others.
WATCH NOWTrauma Awareness Training
Learn how trauma can impact residents, families, staff, managers and delivery of care. This training is for aged care sector leaders, managers, wellbeing staff, and aged care peak bodies.
SOLAR Wellbeing Program
Skills for Life Adjustment and Resilience (SOLAR) Wellbeing Program An online program for employees of aged care services who want extra skills to build their emotional resilience or recover after stressful or distressing events, and trauma
Learn moreAbout
Phoenix Australia is one of four organisations funded by the Australian Government Department of Health to deliver a COVID-19 grief and trauma response package to the aged care Sector. These organisations are:
- Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement
- Dementia Support Australia
- Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN).
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