Regional South Australian provider Longridge Aged Care has implemented an innovative microlearning solution designed to make training more accessible and effective for frontline care staff. Partnering with Australian learning innovation company Obvious Choice, Longridge has introduced four free-standing microlearning stations across its facility, powered by the award-winning Forget Me Not® platform. Obvious Choice is a past recipient of a Future of Ageing Award (run by this publication), winning the People & Culture category in 2021.
The initiative addresses one of the sector’s most persistent challenges — delivering meaningful, accessible training during shifts. Many residential aged care homes restrict mobile phone use and have limited shared computer access, making traditional eLearning difficult.
“We recognise that one-off eLearning courses and workshops aren’t enough to build a capable workforce aligned with the strengthened standards,” said Ravi Aulukh, CEO of Longridge Aged Care.
“By installing microlearning stations in high-traffic areas, we’re enabling team members to engage in 3-minute learning bursts that build competence in areas such as dementia care, SIRS, trauma-aware practice, and medical emergencies.”
Each station allows staff to complete 3–5 minutes of learning per shift, embedding critical knowledge through regular, practical engagement. Using facial recognition login, staff can simply walk up, start learning, and track their progress—without needing a device, username, or password.
The Forget Me Not® platform builds on research conducted with the Aged Care Research & Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA), demonstrating how microlearning can enhance workforce capability and care quality.
Available 24/7, the stations provide device-free, low-friction, high-impact access to the entire aged care microlearning library, supporting continuous learning and person-centred care across the workforce.
