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The Reablement Podcast - Series 2
Practical Reablement Conversations for the Aged Care Sector
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.
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The Reablement Podcast - Series 2
Reablement & Dementia: What Research Tells Us (P1)
Can reablement improve outcomes for people living with dementia? In this episode, Dr Claire O'Connor from UNSW shares insights from leading dementia research, exploring why reablement should be a key part of support planning. Discover what the evidence tells us, the benefits for clients and families, and how allied health professionals are helping people living with dementia maintain independence, confidence and quality of life.
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Reablement & Dementia: Applying Research (P2)
How can research be translated into everyday practice? In Part 2, Dr Claire O'Connor explores practical ways to apply reablement principles when supporting people living with dementia. From meaningful goal setting to strategies that build confidence and independence, this episode offers valuable insights for allied health professionals, support workers and service providers looking to put evidence into action and achieve better outcomes for clients.
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Exercise Physiology in Reablement Practice (P1)
What role can exercise physiology play in helping older people maintain their independence? In this episode, Danielle from Feros Care explores how movement, strength and physical activity can be powerful tools for reablement. Learn how a person-led approach supports clients in achieving meaningful goals, building confidence, and increasing their capacity to do the things that matter most in everyday life.
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Exercise Physiology: Building Client Capacity (P2)
How do you turn physical goals into meaningful, lasting outcomes? In Part 2, Danielle from Feros Care takes a deeper look at how exercise physiology can help build client capacity through reablement. Explore practical approaches to encouraging participation, supporting strength and confidence, and empowering older people to stay active and independent. Packed with real-world insights, this episode highlights how targeted physical activity can support clients to achieve the goals that matter most to them.
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Reablement Through Connection & Transport (P1)
Staying connected to the community is about much more than getting from A to B. In this episode, representatives from St John Ambulance explore how transport services can play a vital role in reablement by helping older people maintain social connections, participate in meaningful activities, and stay engaged with their communities.
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Connecting Clients: A Reablement Approach (P2)
Connection is a powerful enabler of independence. In Part 2, the discussion explores practical ways in which transport and community participation can support reablement outcomes, helping older people build confidence, maintain social connections, and continue doing the activities they value.
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Involving clients in reablement care (P1)
What does truly person-centred reablement look like in practice? In this episode, explore the importance of actively involving clients in planning, setting goals and making decisions about their care.
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Client-Led Care: Reablement in Practice (P2)
What happens when clients are empowered to take the lead in their own care journey? In Part 2, the conversation moves from principles to practice, exploring how providers can support meaningful client choice, shared decision-making and goal-focused care.
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Reablement Benefits for People with Dementia (P1)
How can reablement help people living with dementia continue to live well and stay engaged in everyday life? In this episode, Nell Hawe shares insights into the positive impact a reablement approach can have on independence, confidence and wellbeing.
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Dementia Care: Reablement Outcomes Explained (P2)
What does successful reablement look like for people living with dementia? In Part 2, Nell Hawe explores the real-world outcomes that can be achieved when care focuses on strengths, abilities and meaningful goals.
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“Everything You Do for Me…”: Reablement Mindset
What happens when helping too much starts to reduce independence? In this thought-provoking episode, explore the mindset shift at the heart of reablement and why every interaction is an opportunity to build a person's confidence, skills and capacity. Discover how small changes in the way we support older people can have a lasting impact on their independence, wellbeing and sense of control.
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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.