BUilding capacity for supported decision-making for people living with Dementia and acquired DisabilitY (BUDDY)

The BUDDY Project is funded by the Australian Government’s Medical Research Futures Fund, and is working to equip aged care providers to meet the requirements for supported decision-making within the incoming Aged Care Act. This project is partnering with Brightwater Care Group, BaptistCare and the Older Persons Advocacy Network, along with researchers from a number of Australian Universities. The work will update policy guidance for aged care providers, and develop training resources in collaboration with people with lived experience of dementia and other ageing-related disabilities. 

In the second year of the project, these training resources will be trialled with aged care staff in a stepped wedge cluster randomised controlled trial.

Survey for Australian Aged Care Providers — Knowledge, Confidence and Self-Reported Practices in Supported Decision-Making
The BUDDY project team are seeking input from current aged care workers (home care and/​or residential aged care, at any level) to participate in a survey on supported decision-making. The results from this survey will be used to inform a trial of supported decision-making training resources for the aged care sector.

What does it involve?
Participate in an online survey (approximately 20 minutes duration). You do not need to be trained or familiar with supported decision-making. You are eligible for reimbursement for your time participating. Your responses are confidential and will not be shared with your employer. You can access the full [Participant Information Statement] here.

How can I participate?
Contact the research team to verify your eligibility, and obtain access to the survey. email hidden; JavaScript is required. You will receive a response within 24 hours.

Contact

If you would like to contact the study team, please email email hidden; JavaScript is required or call (02) 9399 1095 during business hours.