T1 Carer Education
Workshops for babysitters and carers of kids living with T1D.
Individualised to each child so that babysitters, family, friends and formal carers can confidently care for the child and support the family
Formerly Babysitter Education.
Now free for informal carers of WA kids living with T1D thanks to funding from the WA Department of Health.
For staff at day care centres, after-school care and other care facilities.
Informal Carer Education
(Previously known as Babysitters Education)
Imagine being too afraid to be left alone with your grandchildren, nieces or nephews, because you don't know how to support their type 1 diabetes.
We get it. Insulin, blood glucose testing, carbohydrates, all the technology... it can be pretty overwhelming. But precious moments with your loved ones are too important to miss out on! That's why we've developed a Babysitter Education Course, so that friends and family can confidently babysit a child with type 1 diabetes at home, on playdates or out and about.
We work with parents to develop a training manual, individually tailored to your child's needs. We then deliver tailored training based on that manual, with practical examples and hands-on activities that allow family and friends to babysit with confidence. There's plenty of time to answer questions, and participants will walk away with a resource booklet that can be referred to later.
Sessions can be delivered face-to-face, or online.
Cost
Now available free for informal carers of WA kids living with T1D (limit 1 workshop per child)
Extra workshops, or those for kids residing outside of WA cost $300 for up to four participants
Call (08) 9446 6446 for more information or to enquire about additional participants.
Formal Carer Education
Likewise, people in day-care centres, schools*, after-school centres, or other care facilities can lack confidence in managing what is a complex condition. In our Formal Carer Education workshop, we take you through the essential information and show you how you can become competent and confident when caring for someone with type 1.
Participants receive a customised education manual that can be referred to later.
Sessions can be delivered face-to-face, or online.
Cost
Formal Carer Workshops cost $750 for up to six participants (facility staff members).
Call (08) 9446 6446 for more information or to enquire about additional participants.
*We are only able to provide training to schools in specific areas (outside WA) and situations. Please call us to check.
