Voices in DREAM

About 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.

Publisher

DREAM

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Sept 2025

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

44 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Oct 2026

   Carers Week 2026 - A professional and personal experience of caring for a carer

   In today's episode, Jo, a Health Engagement Officer from Care2Serve and Carers Gateway speaks of her professional role supporting carers, as well as her own personal journey as a remote carer, supporting her stepmother caring for her dad who is living with dementia. This episode acknowledges the fears, challenges, and support needs of carers, and those who support them. Tune in as they discuss: The dementia diagnosis of a loved oneCaring for the carer remotelyProfessional and self...

2. 

   5 Oct 2026

   An older person living with dementia who was never previously distressed begins hitting or shouting: How could you respond?

   In today’s episode, Emma, a Registered Nurse and Regional Manager with Dementia Support Australia, and Yashi discuss a scenario where an older person living with dementia who has never previously shown distress, begins hitting or shouting. This episode is the last in our navigating changing behaviours in people living with dementia series, where we dive into real-life behavioural shifts and share practical strategies to help caregivers respond with confidence and compassion. Tune in as they d...

3. 

   22 Sept 2026

   An older person living with dementia repeatedly says they want to go home: How could you respond?

   In today’s episode, Denise, a DREAM Dementia Support Coach, and Yashi discuss a scenario where an older person living with dementia repeatedly says they want to go home. This episode is part of our navigating changing behaviours in people living with dementia series, where we dive into real-life behavioural shifts and share practical strategies to help caregivers respond with confidence and compassion. Tune in as they discuss · Feelings or needs the older pers...

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