Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Dignity and and Choice

    • The experiences of late life transition
  • 2

    LGBTI Culturally safe services

    • Reflecting on staff values and beliefs
  • 3

    Experiences of aged care

    • Narratives from the research

    • Nancy's story

    • Samantha's story

    • Edna's story

    • Dennis's story

  • 4

    The film

    • Reflecting on older TGD people's values and beliefs

    • Watch the film

  • 5

    Elements of Dignity and Choice

    • About the Elements

    • 1. Communicating a message of Welcome

    • 2. Respecting gender identity

    • 3. Understanding historical experiences

    • 4. Working with Transphobic families

    • 5. Understanding power imbalances

    • 6. Promoting cultural safety

    • 7. Assessment and privacy

    • 8. Understanding dementia facts

    • 9. Care from the heart

    • 10. Taking responsbility for education and service improvements

    • Suggested actions
  • 6

    Additional resources

    • Ppt presentation for facilitators

    • Further information