Welcome to the online learning module for carers working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with Machado-Joseph Disease (MJD).
understand the MJD Foundation’s approach to work,
describe what MJD is and how it passes through families,
recognise the symptoms of MJD and explain how it affects the body, communication and sleep,
identify care techniques to treat and manage symptoms of MJD, and
demonstrate awareness of cultural aspects of care.
This is the first step to building your knowledge and understanding of MJD, and how to help people manage disease, by working together and in a culturally aware way.
Face-to-face careworker training is also conducted by MJD Foundation staff, and you should attend a session when possible.
The module is self paced. It will take approximately one and a half hours to complete, but it is recommended that you go through it over a number of days. Each page includes an estimate of how much time each topic will take.
Please move through the pages by clicking the 'next' button on the bottom right of each page.
To complete the module, please watch and read the resources on each page. If you would like to learn more, further optional resources about the topics covered can be found under the ‘Want to know more?’ section at the bottom of each page.
When you see:
📝 There is an activity for you to complete to help build your knowledge.
💡There are practical hints and tips you should be aware of as a carer.
For accessibility purposes, we have developed a word version of this training. Please email info@mjd.org.au if you have any difficulties completing the online module, and we can send you a copy of this document.
There is a quiz at the end of the training, which will assess your understanding of this module.
Once you have finished the training, a certificate of completion will be emailed to you within 2 weeks.
We hope you find this training helpful and welcome you to send any feedback to: info@mjd.org.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers should exercise caution when completing this module,
as it may contain images of deceased persons.