Training in dementia care Adelaide
Practical help when safety or behaviour becomes challenging in dementia care
Dementia safety, behaviour, and education support for families, carers and organisations in the home, via telehealth or on site.
A flexible dementia support service for families and organisations in Adelaide
This service brings together three closely connected areas of dementia support: safety in the home, understanding behaviour, and dementia education.
Some support is best provided in the home, where safety risks, routines, and mobility can be observed directly. Other guidance can be provided through consultation, helping families and carers understand behaviour changes, communication strategies, and next steps. Education and training for organisations is delivered separately, supporting teams to build dementia-informed capability.
Grace in Care works with each Adelaide family or organisation to determine the most appropriate way support should be delivered, because we know that dementia care is not one-size-fits-all.
Who our dementia safety and training services support
Dementia safety, behaviour, and education support is designed for a wide range of people and settings where dementia care is provided across Adelaide and South Australia. Support is adapted to the needs of each family or organisation, recognising that dementia care involves different challenges depending on the environment, stage of dementia, and people involved.
Our dementia safety and training services support
- Families and carers supporting a person living with dementia at home
- Individuals seeking guidance around safety or behaviour changes
- Support workers and care teams working with people affected by dementia
- Organisations providing aged care, disability, or community-based services
Dementia safety and falls prevention in the home
Safety concerns can increase as dementia affects awareness, balance, and judgement. Changes in mobility, routines, or night-time behaviour may raise the risk of falls, wandering, or confusion within the home and that can feel frightening for families.
Grace in Care provides dementia-specific safety and falls prevention support delivered in your Adelaide home. This allows safety risks, movement patterns, and environmental factors to be observed directly and addressed in a practical way. It also helps families feel more confident that their loved one is supported safely at home.
In-home safety support may include
- Home and environment safety checks tailored to dementia-related risks
- Dementia-specific falls prevention strategies
- Wandering and night-time safety support
- Mobility reassurance and supervision strategies
Behavioural and communication support
Changes in behaviour are common in dementia and are often linked to unmet needs, confusion, fatigue, discomfort, or changes in the environment. These changes can be distressing for both the person living with dementia and those supporting them—and it's hard to know how to respond.
Grace in Care provides behavioural and communication support to help Adelaide families, carers, and care teams better understand what may be driving changes in behaviour. Guidance focuses on responding calmly and appropriately, rather than trying to control or correct behaviour.
This dementia behaviour support may include
- Responding to agitation and distress with compassion
- Late-day distress (also known as sundowning), which may include increased anxiety, unmet need, restlessness, or confusion in the late afternoon or evening.
- Walking with purpose (sometimes described as wandering), where a person may move around with intent or restlessness, often in response to unmet needs such as boredom, discomfort, anxiety, pain or the need for reassurance.
- Support with sleep changes and night-time challenges
- Validation and redirection techniques that maintain dignity
- Understanding unmet needs and triggers
Dementia education and training for organisations
Grace in Care provides dementia education and training for organisations across Adelaide that support people living with dementia. Our training focuses on building understanding, confidence, and practical skills so teams can provide safe, respectful, and dementia-informed care.
Education is suitable for care providers, support workers, community organisations, and teams working with people affected by dementia across Adelaide and South Australia. Sessions are designed to be practical and relevant to real care settings, with content tailored to meet your organisation’s specific needs.
Pricing varies based on group size, delivery format, and level of tailoring required.
Our dementia training topics for organisations may include
- Types of dementia and how they affect individuals
- Communication approaches in dementia care
- Behavioural support strategies
- Understanding unmet needs
- Dementia and falls awareness
- Safe personal care
- Trauma-informed dementia support
- Short, non-accredited professional development sessions
Building dementia-informed capability
Effective dementia care relies on understanding, consistency, and confidence. As the number of people living with dementia continues to grow, organisations are increasingly expected to ensure their workforce is dementia-informed and capable of responding appropriately to cognitive, behavioural and emotional changes.
The National Dementia Action Plan 2024–2034 identifies workforce capability as a national priority, recognising that safe, high-quality dementia care depends on staff having the knowledge, skills and confidence to provide consistent, person-centred support.
When families, carers, and organisations are supported with dementia-specific knowledge and guidance, care becomes safer, calmer, and more responsive. Without this capability, uncertainty increases, risks escalate, and distress can occur for both individuals and staff.
Grace in Care supports dementia-informed capability by strengthening understanding of behaviour, recognising risk, and applying practical, respectful strategies in everyday care. By combining safety guidance, behavioural understanding, and targeted dementia education, this service helps individuals and organisations meet current expectations and provide care that prioritises dignity, wellbeing and safety across residential, community and disability settings.
Frequently asked questions about dementia safety and training Adelaide
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Is this service only for organisations?
No. This service supports both families and organisations across Adelaide. Safety, behaviour, and communication guidance can be provided for individuals and carers at home, as well as for professional teams in organisations.
Is safety and falls prevention always done in the home?
Safety and falls prevention support is usually delivered in the home, as this allows the environment, routines, and mobility to be observed directly. Some guidance may also be provided via telehealth or consultation where appropriate.
Can behavioural support be provided via telehealth?
Yes. Behavioural and communication guidance can be provided via telehealth or in the home, depending on your situation and the type of support required. Many families find telehealth helpful for ongoing guidance and support.
What types of organisations can access dementia training?
Training is suitable for aged care providers, disability services, community organisations, support workers, and teams working with people affected by dementia across Adelaide and South Australia.
Is the training accredited?
Training sessions are non-accredited and focus on practical, dementia-informed knowledge and skills for real care settings. Content is aligned with evidence-based practice through the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre and is in line with the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards (commencing November 2025).
Sessions are designed for immediate application, supporting staff confidence, quality care, and compliance. Participants receive a Certificate of Attendance and CPD hours.
Can training be delivered on-site?
Yes. Dementia education and training can be delivered on-site at your Adelaide location, via telehealth, or in small group sessions, depending on your organisational needs and what works best for your team.
Do you provide dementia safety assessments in Adelaide homes?
Yes. Grace in Care provides in-home safety assessments across Adelaide's metropolitan area, including the northern suburbs, southern suburbs, eastern suburbs, western suburbs, and Adelaide Hills. We assess dementia-specific risks and provide practical strategies to improve safety at home.
How can dementia training help our Adelaide aged care team?
Dementia training helps aged care teams better understand behaviour changes, improve communication approaches, and respond more effectively to the needs of residents living with dementia. This leads to better outcomes, reduced distress, and more confident staff across your Adelaide aged care facility.
Talk to us about safety, behaviour, or dementia education
If you're concerned about safety, behaviour changes, or supporting others with dementia, Grace in Care is here to help.
Support can be arranged in your Adelaide home, via telehealth, or on-site for organisations, depending on what's most appropriate for your situation. If you're unsure which type of support or training is right for you, we're happy to talk through your needs and guide you toward the next step, no obligation.