Enablement and Optimising Wellbeing - Aged Care Quality Standard 4
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Enablement and Optimising Wellbeing - Aged Care Quality Standard 4

<p>This course covers the following:</p><ul><li>Principles of enablement</li><li>Service and service user implications</li><li>Implementing an enablement model of care</li></ul><p><strong>Business Objectives</strong></p><p>Person centred care is about the activities and things that people are still able to do rather than what they cannot do. An enablement approach to care is central to the Aged Care Quality Standards and is the best way to respect the needs and wants of the people you care for. This course will cover the principles of enablement as well as ways to promote independence and wellbeing for all people who receive care or services. Enablement and Optimising Wellbeing aligns to Standard 4 of the Aged Care Quality Standards.</p><p></p><p><strong>Audience</strong></p><p>This learning activity is for Aged Care workers</p>

Aged Care Learning Solutions
Updated Jul 06, 2025

What you'll learn

  • Define enablement in practice
  • Outline the principles of enablement 
  • Compare the key differences between an enablement model of care and traditional service delivery in the aged care sector 
  • List the principles of enablement
  • Outline implications for service providers and the people they provide care or services to 
  • List the tools that can be used during the assessment process and as ongoing resources to build or maintain independence
  • Apply enablement tools in your day-to-day care and service development
Course Description

This course covers the following:

  • Principles of enablement
  • Service and service user implications
  • Implementing an enablement model of care

Business Objectives

Person centred care is about the activities and things that people are still able to do rather than what they cannot do. An enablement approach to care is central to the Aged Care Quality Standards and is the best way to respect the needs and wants of the people you care for. This course will cover the principles of enablement as well as ways to promote independence and wellbeing for all people who receive care or services. Enablement and Optimising Wellbeing aligns to Standard 4 of the Aged Care Quality Standards.

Audience

This learning activity is for Aged Care workers