About the Program
Carer Confidence Training is a practical, skills-based program designed to support carers in developing confidence, body awareness, and safe movement strategies when supporting another person.
The program focuses on everyday situations where carers may need to assist, guide, or respond calmly to unexpected movement. Sessions draw on gentle principles from movement-based disciplines such as balance, positioning, and controlled motion, without teaching restraint or physical intervention techniques.
The emphasis is on confidence, awareness, and personal safety, rather than force or control.
Who This Program Is For
- Family carers
- Informal carers and support people
- Community members in caring roles
- People supporting someone who may move unpredictably
This program is suitable for people without prior training or experience.
What Participants Gain
Participants may develop:
- Increased confidence in everyday support situations
- Greater awareness of body positioning and balance
- Practical strategies for protecting their own safety
- Calm responses to unexpected or challenging movement
- Improved confidence supporting others without panic or force
How Sessions Are Delivered
Sessions are delivered in a supportive, non-judgemental environment. Activities are low-impact and adaptable, focusing on movement awareness, positioning, and confidence rather than strength or physical control.
Exercises are drawn from gentle, non-competitive movement principles and are adapted to suit different abilities and comfort levels.
Important Note
This program provides non-clinical, skills-based education only.
It does not teach restraint techniques, crisis intervention, or professional lifting practices, and does not replace formal training or clinical support.