Training

Mighty Cares

Dec 11 2024 Updated December 16, 2024

Group Editor

1 min read

Mighty Cares provides mobile app based compliance training for the aged care workforce, using the power of neuroscience and games thinking to influence behaviour change.

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Dr Michaella Richards

► Co-Founder
► www.mightyserious.com
► michaella@mightyserious.com

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