This session provides an introduction to dementia including an overview of different types of dementia, diagnosis, planning ahead and how to support someone living with dementia.
Dementia Australia's facilitators have specialist dementia knowledge, skills and experience. This session is delivered interactively, you will be encouraged to share your experiences alongside other participants giving you an opportunity to develop new support networks.
You will gain knowledge in:
Suitable for: People living with dementia, their family carers, family members, and people who are concerned they or someone they know may have dementia.
This session is intended for people who may be seeking or have received a diagnosis of early to moderate stage dementia.
This session can be delivered on behalf of aged care and disability service providers onsite to people living with dementia and their families. If you would like to discuss onsite delivery, please contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500.
This session is not suitable for volunteers, professional carers or people employed in the health or aged care industries. The resources, content and delivery will not meet the needs of professionals. To explore Dementia Australia’s range of professional development, please visit the Centre for Dementia Learning.
Our events calendar is updated whenever new events are organised. If you don’t find something suitable today, please check back here at another time.
You can also watch our collection of education videos whenever you choose. Delivered by a range of dementia specialists, you can register to watch each video. All available videos are listed here.
