positive mealtime experiences in aged care

Positive mealtime experiences 1 – Industry standards and frameworks

INDUSTRY

Aged Care, Disability Sector

CATEGORY

Refresher Module

LEVEL

Entry

AVG COMPLETION TIME

25 mins

Expert Led

Developed by Australian Experts

Up To Date

Updated as standards and regulations change

Compliant

Comply with ethical and legal obligations

Self Paced

Complete in the flow of work

What You’ll Learn

  • The NDIS and Aged Care standards relating to mealtime experience
  • International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) Framework
  • Australian Guide to Healthy Eating and the Australian Dietary Guidelines
  • Food safety principles and procedures that must be used

Course Overview

In Part 1 of the Positive Mealtime Experience series, you will gain a solid understanding of the industry standards that guide your role in supporting clients during mealtimes. The course covers the NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators, Aged Care Quality Standards, and the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) Framework.

You will also explore the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating, the Australian Dietary Guidelines, and essential food safety principles and procedures. By the end of this module, you will be equipped to provide safe, nutritious, and client-centred mealtime support that meets current professional standards.

Course Activities

Introduction

  • Introduction to Positive Mealtime Experience
  • Lessons

  • The NDIS and Aged Care standards relating to mealtime experience.
  • International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) Framework
  • Australian Guide to Healthy Eating and the Australian Dietary Guidelines
  • Food safety principles and procedures that must be used
  • Hygiene for food handlers
  • Conclusions

  • Quiz
  • Meet Your Course Authors

    AC

    Anne Cockrenn

    AMC Resources

    30+ years of experience in aged care and education, combining her background as a Registered Nurse, Trainer, and an RTO owner and Director for 19 years to develop practical, client-focused training resources.

    VC

    Vera Cockrenn

    AMC Resources

    20+ years of experience in NDIS policy development and Indigenous disability advocacy, combined with 15+ years of experience in Community engagement and culturally responsive service delivery.

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