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The Little Things Training Kit Full

AUD $200.00

Authentic intercultural communication training for current and future personal carers in aged care. The full kit is a re-usable box set with everything you need including manuals, communication activities cards, posters and USB with PPTs, films and more. Watch the one minute intro video here.

Watch our Good News Stories video about this resource.

Book an on-line train-the-trainer session and receive a full kit for free – see full description for details!

MEMBER DISCOUNTS WILL BE APPLIED AT CHECKOUT.

Participant feedback from training program pilot: “The training should be given to all care givers.” “Looks little but has a magnificent advantage for our job.”

“The older person is going to feel safe, comfortable and trustful to you.” “The Little Things Strategies it’s showed me how to connect with others in specific situations in day to day care.”

  • Please note the kit and bundle are for small groups and aged care service providers – TAFES and universities may purchase a license to use the materials in your programs.
  • Read about the special train the trainer offer on The Little Things page here.
  • Watch the launch video here.

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Description

The Little Things training kit contains authentic, evidence-based English language training resources that focus on intercultural communication in everyday interactions in aged care. These resources have been primarily designed for Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds but they are also relevant to PCAs from English speaking backgrounds. The Little Things training kit is designed for use in existing PCA training programs and for professional development in aged care workplaces.

The Little Things Full Training Kit includes:

1 re-usable box set includes enough for 12 students

  • 1 box to hold all materials
  • A4 Trainer’s manual 100 pages (spiral bound)
  • A5 Participant handbook 20 pages (x12 copies)
  • A3 posters (x4 copies)
  • 3 sets of cards (enough for 12 people in pairs):
    • Cue cards (70 cards in each set) x 6 sets
    • Relational and practical sorting cards (13 cards in each set) x 6 sets
    • Situation and character cards (15 + 6 = 21 cards in each set) x 1 set

USB includes:

  • Videos x6
  • PPTs x 7 (one full program, six minis)
  • PDF Participant Handbook
  • PDF of card sets (numbered 1-104)

Non-members $200 including GST (plus postage).
Members $180 including GST – this price will be applied at checkout (postage applies).

Please note the kit and bundle are for small groups and aged care service providers – TAFES and universities may purchase a license to use the materials in your programs.

Contact us for information about train the trainer sessions on Zoom or face to face: admin@meaningfulage.org.au

More information about the training materials

The materials in The Little Things training kit have been developed to:

  • Improve the quality of care for older people offered by PCAs.
  • Increase the professional confidence of PCAs as care workers.
  • Enhance career prospects for PCAs from all backgrounds.

All resources and activities provided in The Little Things training kit are based on the findings of linguistics research conducted at various aged care homes and Learn Local Registered Training Organisations (LLRTOs) in Melbourne and regional Victoria. Core research activities included:

  • Interviews with PCAs, aged care managers and trainers.
  • Observation of nominated best-practice PCAs as they worked with older people.
  • Audio recordings of nominated best practice PCAs communicating with older people as part of their daily work.

Focusing on how PCAs best communicate with older people, analysis of the research data informed the development of:

  1. Six short training films.
  2. Face to face training activities.
  3. Training that can be conducted via a webinar.

The resources were reviewed by the project steering group to ensure they complied with the Aged Care Quality Standards (2018), could be incorporated into the delivery of CHC33015 Certificate III Individual Support or equivalent and are in line with the holistic care philosophy of Meaningful Ageing Australia.

All training materials were revised following a series of trials with PCAs at aged care organisations that were involved in the research, and trainees and participating LLRTOs.

This Training Kit contains materials for training small groups only. It does not grant permission to use these materials for commercial purposes. If you wish to use these materials for a larger organisation, such as a TAFE, we would be delighted to talk with you about a license to use the materials with larger groups of students.

The Trainers Manual, PowerPoint Presentation and training materials make it possible for service providers and RTOs to independently implement The Little Things training.

  • Please note the kit and bundle are for small groups and aged care service providers – TAFES and universities may purchase a license to use the materials in your programs.

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    MEMBER DISCOUNTS WILL BE APPLIED AT CHECKOUT.

    Watch the one minute intro video here.

    Participant feedback from training program pilot: “The training should be given to all care givers.” “Looks little but has a magnificent advantage for our job.”

    “The older person is going to feel safe, comfortable and trustful to you.” “The Little Things Strategies it’s showed me how to connect with others in specific situations in day to day care.”

    The Little Things Bundle: Trainer’s Manual and USB

    Print your own cards and handouts

    • USB includes:
    • Videos x6
    • PPTs x 7 (one full program, six minis)
    • PDF Participant Handbook
    • PDF of card sets (numbered 1-104)

     

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  • Meaningful Ageing Australia E-modules

     

    ** THIS PRODUCT IS MEMBERS-ONLY **

    They can be completed directly via this page on our website, or you can use the SCORM or HTML files to embed them in your organisation’s learning management system.

    Go to the Member’s Zone to access them directly on line.

    Please note these e-modules should be offered to complement to face-to-face training components, and that they may take some time to download. A Hints and Tips sheet can also be downloaded.

     

    Available E-modules:
    Qualities and Values
    Presence and Listening Skills
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    “This has really opened things up for me. We tend to focus on the day to day issues to ensure a high level of care to our clients when it is just so much more! I will definitely be listening with an open heart and new eyes. Anyone working in the aged care industry – regardless of what position – would benefit from this I am sure” (Trial participant)

    “May I congratulate you on this Learning Package. It is clear, helpful and the definitions of Spirituality, Religion and finding meaning are really helpful. This is a great asset for all staff in their various roles, as together we seek to meet the spiritual needs of clients and residents.” (Pastoral Practitioner)

    Use the links in the box below to complete the sessions now online.

    To use in your learning management system, use the SCORM or HTML downloads.

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