Training

For aged care workers or family and friends caring for older loved ones

“Memory Box Collective delivers training and education to ensure people have the right knowledge and skills to do a great job in caring for older adults.”
— Elizabeth Oliver

Following the success of Maggie Beer’s Big Mission, a selection of Maggie’s team of experts are excited to offer two signature training programs, to enhance the mealtime experience of older adults.

Maggie Beer’s Big Mission ABC TV Expert Memory Box Collective Elizabeth Oliver Aged Care Training Course

Elizabeth Oliver behind the scenes with Maggie Beer on ‘Maggie Beer’s Big Mission’ ABC TV

Maggie Beer’s Big Mission ABC TV Memory Box Collective Elizabeth Oliver Expert Aged Care Training Course

Want to learn more about the changes that took place at Meath Care during Maggie’s Big Mission? Take a look at four comprehensive learning modules authored and presented by Elizabeth Oliver.

Upcoming Courses

  • Aged Care Training Course Memory Box Collective Elizabeth Oliver Maggie Beer’s Big Mission TV Expert

    Leading Enhanced Mealtimes: Bespoke Training Package for Residential Care Leaders

    “We have all learnt so much by participating in Maggie’s experiment and from our decades of experience in enhancing mealtimes, and we can’t wait to share this with you. Whilst you may have a basic level of understanding in some of the areas we will cover, this course is designed to give you greater depth of knowledge to equip you with the skills and confidence to implement mealtime changes in your organisation” Elizabeth Oliver, Care Change Consultant

    Description: This practical, innovative training package will provide your organisation with all the knowledge needed to start a mealtime revolution. This is an opportunity for your organisation to host some of Maggie’s team of experts so that you can learn how to enhance mealtimes across your aged care residences. The package will be tailored to the needs of your organisation.

    Presenters: Elizabeth Oliver, Occupational Therapist, Care Change Consultant; Julie Smith, Registered Nurse, Care Change Consultant; Natalie O’Brien, Speech Pathologist; and guest speakers.

    Audience: This comprehensive training package is for organisations wanting to enhance their mealtimes, with an aim for this training to be delivered in-house using our trainers. We suggest that the potential attendees within an organisation will be staff working in clinical, management and leadership roles in residential care including facility managers, clinical nurses, registered nurses, enrolled nurses, allied health professionals, catering managers, chefs, and staff development. Please note that at this stage, this is only available to organisations in Perth, Western Australia.


    Format: Typically 3-5 days face-to-face


    Dates: Negotiated with organisation


    Times: Negotiated with organisation


    Location: Negotiated with organisation

    Investment: Negotiated with organisation. Includes facilitators and training materials.

    Content: Example of Course Flyer

    Potential Topics:

    Overview of Mealtimes

    • Importance of mealtimes

    • Person-centred mealtimes

    • Dining environment

    • Self-serve / buffet style meals

    • Socio-ecological model of food intake

    • Catering for older adults

    • Aged Care Standards

    • Evaluating mealtimes

    Texture Modification and Menu Planning

    • Swallowing and Dysphagia

    • The role of the Speech Pathologist

    • Texture modification: Food

    • Texture modification: Fluid

    • Menu Planning

    Mealtime Expertise

    • Importance of a team-based approach

    • Nutrition and the role of the Dietitian

    • The role of the OT and Physio

    • Oral health and daily oral hygiene

    • Medications and the role of the Pharmacist

    • Hydration

    • Building a team

    Resident Conditions and Case Studies

    • General health

    • Communication

    • Dementia

    • High care needs

    • End of life

    • Interactive case studies to apply knowledge

    Leading the Change

    • Change management

    • Implementation science

    • Implementing a buffet

    • Mealtime barriers and enablers

    • Making change stick

    Interested having this training course delivered within your organisation? Please get in touch.

  • Aged Care Training Course Memory Box Collective Elizabeth Oliver Maggie Beer’s Big Mission TV Expert

    Mealtime Magic Webinar: Simple ways to enhance mealtime care for older adults

    “We know that many people have been inspired by Maggie’s mission and are wanting to make immediate changes in their dining room. This webinar provides you with introductory tips to make mealtimes great for older adults today!” Elizabeth Oliver, Care Change Consultant

    Description: This two-hour online webinar will provide you with a range of practical tips that you can utilise during mealtimes with older adults. Participants will be able to ask questions throughout the webinar.

    Presenters: Elizabeth Oliver, Occupational Therapist, Care Change Consultant; Natalie O’Brien, Speech Pathologist.

    Audience: Staff (care partners, support workers, therapy assistants) and families who assist older adults with their meals.

    Format: Online webinar

    Dates: TBA

    Investment: $200+GST per participant. Participants will receive a full copy of slides and other tools discussed in the webinar.

    To register for this online webinar, please complete the registration form below.

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