Discover how reablement transforms lives in aged care through real stories and professional insights. In this podcast series, industry experts, support workers, and people with lived experience share how simple, person-led approaches can help older people in Australia stay independent, active, and connected.
From promoting independence as a carer to applying evidence-based strategies for dementia care, each episode explores how reablement can be woven into everyday practice. Hear from voices across the sector, including Carers WA, FerosCare, BaptistCare, and St John Ambulance, about what reablement looks like in action, the positive outcomes it creates, and how you can make it part of your own care approach.
The Reablement Podcast Series is an Australian aged care podcast focused on reablement, independence, dementia care, and person‑led support.
Listen to The Reablement Podcast Series 1 with our very own Principal Advisor of Healthy Ageing and Reablement, Hilary O'Connell, as she chats to people working in aged care. Hear real stories, ideas, and tips on how they use reablement to support older people to live well and stay independent. Listen to any episode using the links below.
The Reablement Podcast - Series 1
Reablement Starts with Conversation: Insights from Alison Vella
What does reablement really look like in practice? In this episode, Hilary O’Connell speaks with Alison Vella, Quality and Practice Lead at Aspire4Life, about the principles that underpin successful reablement and how meaningful conversations can help older people build confidence, maintain independence, and achieve their goals. Together, they explore practical ways to encourage new habits, support long-term wellbeing, and take a holistic approach to healthy ageing across physical, emotional, social, and functional domains.