Practical IDDSI training to ensure food and drink consistency
Our Speech Pathology Service:
IDDSI Training
IDDSI provides a common language for food textures and drink thickness to support safe eating and drinking. We help you put IDDSI into practice with clear training and simple systems your team and family carers can follow at home, in disability group homes, or in aged care.
What we do:
Train kitchen teams, carers, and nurses in IDDSI levels and testing methods
Check drink thickness and demonstrate simple tests for accuracy
Check menu items against IDDSI standards for texture
Provide practical resources to support staff with IDDSI in daily routines
Provide competency sign‑off and refreshers for new or casual staff
Who it’s for:
Aged care homes, disability group homes and SIL providers, Home Care Package clients, NDIS participants, and families supporting someone at home.
What you receive:
Staff competency records and training attendance certificates after completion
Ready-to-use templates for audits and meal-time spot checks resources
handy practical resources to support staff with IDDSI in daily routines
Outcomes:
More consistent meals and drinks
Staff and carers who know exactly what to prepare and how to test it
Clear documentation that supports quality and compliance
Better mealtime comfort and dignity for the person you support
Together, let’s create the safe swallowing support:
Who will need our professional IDDIS Training Service:
Home Care Packages
Individuals
At Swallowing and Dysphagia Support, we understand the challenges faced in aged care and disability homes.
Whether it’s supporting staff through busy shifts or adapting to residents’ changing needs, we provide hands-on IDDSI training, practical education, and clinical expertise to help your team feel confident and to ensure every meal is prepared and served safely.
Is Your Team Meeting Swallowing Safety Standards?
Use the 2-minute checklist and check your compliance.
How IDDSI Training Helps Your Team
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Increase staff knowledge and confidence in IDDSI levels
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Ensure compliance with international standards
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Train staff to prepare meals that meet IDDSI standards
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Provide residents with safe, enjoyable mealtime experiences
Why Aged Care Homes and Disability Group Home Choose Us
Reduce Choking Risk
Support safer mealtimes across your facility.
We help staff understand early warning signs, apply safe feeding techniques, and reduce the likelihood of incidents.
Support Compliance & Accreditation
Align with Aged Care Quality Standards.
We provide documentation, training records, and practical support that helps you meet Standards 3, 7, and 8.
Build Staff Confidence
Plain language training that sticks.
We make swallowing safety clear and easy to apply. Even for new or casual staff. Training is practical, respectful, and based on real examples.
Improve Kitchen Consistency
Bring IDDSI into daily kitchen practice.
We work with your chefs to test textures, review seasonal menus, and align meals with current swallowing guidelines.