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[Best Practice Guidelines](https://info.mycare.co.nz/im-available-for-work?hsLang=en#best-practice-guidelines) # Training for workers ## A range of free and paid training available for care workers in New Zealand. ### Ministry of Health – Cultural safety & Te Tiriti modules - Free e-learning modules on: - [Te Tiriti o Waitangi](https://www.health.govt.nz/regulation-legislation/certification-of-health-care-services/services-standard/training-and-support) - [Culturally responsive care](https://www.health.govt.nz/regulation-legislation/certification-of-health-care-services/services-standard/training-and-support) - Focus on improving outcomes for Māori --- ### Te Pou – Working with Māori | e-learning modules - Free e-learning module designed for health and support workers - Covers Māori values, communication, and how to work effectively with whānau - Self-paced and online Read more: [https://www.tepou.co.nz/stories/working-with-m%C4%81ori-an-e-learning-tool](https://www.tepou.co.nz/stories/working-with-m%C4%81ori-an-e-learning-tool) --- ### Te Kahu Pairuri O Aotearoa (Hospice New Zealand) Hospice provides holistic wrap-around care and support for people with a life-limiting illness, and their whānau/family. Hospice offers some of the best courses on palliative care to both qualified and unregulated/unqualified support staff.  **Courses including**-  - [Hospice NZ Fundamentals of Palliative Care](https://www.hospice.org.nz/fundamentals_of_palliative_care) which is a combination of online learning and practical workshops delivered at your local hospice. - [Palliative Care Lecture Series](https://www.hospice.org.nz/palliative_care_lecture_series) is a monthly webinar featuring guest speakers. The lectures are delivered via webcast on the **first Thursday of every month** from **February to December** from **7.30 to 8.30am**. **Cost** - All online learning modules are free and easily accessible through [Knowledge Hub](https://knowledge%20hub/?hsLang=en)  The practical workshops may or may not have a fee charged depending on the location of the hospice. Each Hospice has the autonomy to set its own fees for workshops so you would need to call and check at your local hospice for exact costs.  --- ### Supporting People to Move A resource to help carers avoid injuries when moving people in their care has been released by ACC in partnership with Carers NZ and the Home and Community Health Association.  **Cost** - Free online booklet **Learn More Here** - https://www.hcha.org.nz/assets/Supporting-people-to-move-Web.pdf  --- ### Autism NZ "Autism NZ has a team of highly skilled facilitators who are professionals working in the field of autism.  Our [education team](https://autismnz.org.nz/education-team/) have a wealth of lived and professional knowledge acquired through lived experience, early childhood & primary teaching and deliver strengths and evidence-based programmes.  We are based across Aotearoa and deliver tailored nationwide autism training that adheres to the principles of Universal Design for Learning." **Cost** - Paid courses & programs all around NZ **Learn More Here** - [https://autismnz.org.nz/programmes/?\_programmes\_category=professionals](https://autismnz.org.nz/programmes/?_programmes_category=professionals) **Extra Autism programs & courses-** [Altogether Autism & Your Way | Kia Roha](https://www.yourwaykiaroha.nz/learning-information/workshops/) --- ### Dementia Friendly NZ "By becoming a Dementia Friend you’re joining a growing community of Kiwis helping to make Aotearoa New Zealand a kinder, more supportive, inclusive and understanding place for people living with dementia mate wareware." **Cost** - Free 20 min program **Learn More Here** - [https://alzheimers.org.nz/explore/dementia-friendly-nz/become-a-dementia-friend/](https://alzheimers.org.nz/explore/dementia-friendly-nz/become-a-dementia-friend/) **Extra Dementia programs & courses-** [Dementia Learning Centre](https://alzheimers.org.nz/explore/dementia-learning-centre/) --- ### eCALD Services "Cultural diversity in the New Zealand population is growing, leading to increasing cross-cultural interactions between healthcare providers and clients and between employees" **Courses including -** - [Working with CALD Families- Disability Awareness](https://www.ecald.com/courses/browse-all-courses/cald-8-working-with-cald-families-disability-awareness) - [Culture and Cultural Competency](https://www.ecald.com/courses/browse-all-courses/cald-1-culture-and-cultural-competency) - [Working with Migrant Patients](https://www.ecald.com/courses/browse-all-courses/cald-2-working-with-migrant-patients) **Cost** - Free courses are available if you meet the [eligibility criteria](https://www.ecald.com/), and paid options are available if you are not eligible. (Mycare is not currently an associated organisation, but you can sign up as an individual) **Learn More Here** - [https://www.ecald.com/about](https://www.ecald.com/about) --- ### NZSL4U - New Zealand Sign Language for you "NZSL4U is here to empower kiwis to embrace one of our two official languages, Te Reo Rotarota (New Zealand Sign Language). We have created interactive, engaging, and customized NZSL courses, available both online and in-person, to give New Zealanders better access to learning this beautiful language."  **Cost** - Free and paid courses available **Learn More Here** - [https://www.nzsl4u.co.nz/](https://www.nzsl4u.co.nz/) **Extra Sign Language Learning Resources** - [Learn NZSL](https://learn.nzsl.nz/#/id/co-01) --- ### Safeguarding Children Initiative "With various training, strategies, advocacy and resources, Safeguarding Children offer practical, evidence-based, frontline-tested solutions, specifically tailored for those with responsibility towards children." **Courses including -** - [Child Protection for Out of School Care Providers (OSCAR)](https://www.safeguardingchildren.org.nz/portfolio-item/on-demand-catalog/child-protection-for-out-of-school-care-providers-oscar/) - [Recognising & Responding to Grooming](https://www.safeguardingchildren.org.nz/portfolio-item/on-demand-catalog/recognising-and-responding-to-grooming-2/) - [Recognising & Responding to Sexual Abuse](https://www.safeguardingchildren.org.nz/portfolio-item/on-demand-catalog/recognising-and-responding-to-sexual-abuse/) **Cost** - Free and paid courses available **Learn More Here** - [https://www.safeguardingchildren.org.nz/](https://www.safeguardingchildren.org.nz/) --- ### Digital Steps "Digital Steps is a free community-based digital literacy programme that supports adults to build their digital skills in small easy steps. Anyone who wishes to develop their computer, smartphone, tablet or general online skills is welcome to attend."  **Cost** - Free **Learn More Here** - [https://steppingup.nz/programmes/digital-steps/](https://www.safeguardingchildren.org.nz/) --- ### Le Va – Engaging Pasifika - NZ’s national Pasifika cultural competency programme - Includes: - Free online learning modules - Optional in-person workshops - Covers how to provide culturally appropriate care for Pasifika people Read more:[https://www.leva.co.nz/our-work/engaging-pasifika/](https://www.leva.co.nz/our-work/engaging-pasifika/) --- ### Further resources - [Te reo Māori courses (wānanga)](https://www.pukorolearning.co.nz/local/pages/?id=1)[-](https://www.pukorolearning.co.nz/local/pages/?id=1)Free/low-cost beginner–intermediate language courses (online + in person) - Translated care resources  - [Alzheimers NZ](https://alzheimers.org.nz/about-dementia/booklets-and-factsheets/) has a new set of resources available in eight Pacific languages and te reo Māori to support people and whānau living with dementia in Aotearoa. - [Dementia & memory resources](https://www.aotearoabrainproject.nz/dementia-resources) | Provides resources specifically for Māori, including the **Mate Wareware App**, which explains dementia from a Māori worldview. - [I'm Looking for Care](https://info.mycare.co.nz/im-looking-for-care?hsLang=en#main-content) - [General](https://info.mycare.co.nz/im-looking-for-care?hsLang=en#general) - [Finding the perfect worker](https://info.mycare.co.nz/im-looking-for-care?hsLang=en#finding-the-perfect-worker) - [Trust and safety](https://info.mycare.co.nz/im-looking-for-care?hsLang=en#trust-and-safety) - [Account and profile](https://info.mycare.co.nz/im-looking-for-care?hsLang=en#account-and-profile) - [Payments and fees](https://info.mycare.co.nz/im-looking-for-care?hsLang=en#payments-and-fees) - [Individualised Funding](https://info.mycare.co.nz/im-looking-for-care?hsLang=en#individualised-funding) - [I'm Available for Work](https://info.mycare.co.nz/im-available-for-work?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Worker general](https://info.mycare.co.nz/im-available-for-work?hsLang=en#worker-general) - [Finding the perfect roles](https://info.mycare.co.nz/im-available-for-work?hsLang=en#finding-the-perfect-roles) - [Worker Trust & safety](https://info.mycare.co.nz/im-available-for-work?hsLang=en#worker-trust-safety) - [Pay and Fees](https://info.mycare.co.nz/im-available-for-work?hsLang=en#pay-and-fees) - [Contracting - what you need to know](https://info.mycare.co.nz/im-available-for-work?hsLang=en#contracting-what-you-need-to-know) - [Worker Account and profile](https://info.mycare.co.nz/im-available-for-work?hsLang=en#worker-account-and-profile) - [Best Practice Guidelines](https://info.mycare.co.nz/im-available-for-work?hsLang=en#best-practice-guidelines) - [Policies](https://info.mycare.co.nz/policies?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Terms of Service for any use of Mycare's platform](https://info.mycare.co.nz/policies?hsLang=en#terms-of-service-for-any-use-of-mycares-platform) - [Your privacy at Mycare](https://info.mycare.co.nz/policies?hsLang=en#your-privacy-at-mycare) - [Non-discrimination commitment](https://info.mycare.co.nz/policies?hsLang=en#non-discrimination-commitment) - [About us](https://www.mycare.co.nz/about-us) - [Privacy](https://help.mycare.co.nz/hc/en-us/articles/235676327) - [Terms of Service](https://help.mycare.co.nz/hc/en-us/articles/221992468-Terms-of-Service) [![mycare\_logo](https://info.mycare.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/images/logos/mycare-logo@2x.png?width=248&height=62&name=mycare-logo@2x.png "mycare_logo")](https://www.mycare.co.nz/?hsLang=en) www.mycare.co.nz Copyright © 2026, Mycare