Please see below for an overview of the workshop or breakout sessions we have across both days of the conference.
During the registration process you will be asked to select one option from each stream (there are two streams per day).
Please see below for an overview of the workshop or breakout sessions we have across both days of the conference.
During the registration process you will be asked to select one option from each stream (there are two streams per day).
2:10 pm to 3:10 pm |
Presented by: Glenys Petrie, Michael Kemp, Vanessa BusheTopic: Consumer FocusThis breakout session includes the following three topics: Live for 5 mins in the patient's shoes; Dementia affects ALL of us and Hearing loss & Dementia. More details » |
2:10 pm to 3:10 pm |
Presented by: Chris Poulos, Danielle Dyce, Helen MacukewiczTopic: Residential FocusThis breakout sessions includes the following three topics: Household Model - Making everyday the best day possible; 10 questions to ask when seeking residential aged care and Evidence-informed reablement guidelines More details » |
2:10 pm to 3:10 pm |
Presented by: Debbie Sommers, Fay Walker, Lisa HortTopic: Well Being and the Arts FocusThis breakout session includes the following two topics: Postcard Connections - Creative Arts & Dementia Friendly Communities and Dance - A Pleasureable Exercise. More details » |
2:10 pm to 3:10 pm |
Presented by: Sandra KayTopic: Virtual RealityEDIE is a new virtual reality education program that allows people to walk in the shoes of a person living with dementia and provide insight into the day to day lived experiences. EDIE has been tailored for delivery to family carers in a group workshop style and provides individual follow up support for family carers. More details » |
3:20 pm to 4:20 pm |
Presented by: Yvonne KielyTopic: Creative Arts FocusThis workshop “String Art” is designed to excite the imagination through the therapeutic effect of mark making and laying down paint without pressure or judgement. More details » |
3:20 pm to 4:20 pm |
Presented by: Alison Sherratt, Mitchell NicholsonTopic: Intergenrational Arts focusThis program, implemented by Catholic Care of the Aged (CCA) in conjunction with Wauchope Primary School (WPS), focuses on recollection and story-telling through intergenerational interaction and collaborative art making. More details » |
3:20 pm to 4:20 pm |
Presented by: Dr Jim DonnellyTopic: Carer FocusLiving with and caring for someone with dementia can include the experience of grief and loss for all involved. Links to depression risk but also opportunities for personal growth will be explored using the speaker’s and audience examples.Session overview to be confirmed More details » |
3:20 pm to 4:20 pm |
Presented by: Jade SinclairTopic: Montessori and WISER focusLearn the skills to apply the principles of the WISER project using the Montessori Approach in dementia care. Understand practical ways to add meaning and purpose to the lives of people living with dementia. More details » |
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Presented by: Bronwyn Mitchell, Cate Doyle, Sally HenryTopic: Consumer and Community focusThis breakout session includes the following two topics: Caring about Dementia and Positive Communities. More details » |
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Presented by: John Quinn, Justine SneddonTopic: Younger Onset Dementia focusThis breakout sessions includes the following three topics: Let's Advance the conversation so that we don't miss any of the jigsaw pieces; Same same but different - are we meeting their needs? and The Changing Landscape More details » |
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Presented by: Michelle HeldonTopic: Creative Arts Focus“Art helped settle me down. Yes, I forget people's names, but when I'm doing art I am suddenly in a different environment. It is all calm and I can think. The stress just dies away.”–– Artful participant |
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Presented by: Margaret RollaTopic: Creative Arts FocusThis presentation involves a creative arts workshop aimed at promoting a sense of wellbeing and connection for people with dementia and their carers. Participants will be introduced to the concept of drawing as a vehicle of self-expression and a way to find voice through a non-verbal medium. |
3:10 pm to 3:40 pm |
Presented by: Julie Priest, Kara NicholsonTopic: Dementia Friendly focusThis breakout session includes the following two topics: Port Macquarie Four Seasons in one Dementia Day program and What is a Dementia Friendly Community? More details » |
3:10 pm to 3:40 pm |
Presented by: Sue SilcoxTopic: Well Being focusSpecifically designed to improve the daily lives of people with dementia or special needs and their caregivers, this workshop uses an evidence-based, relationship centred, practical approach to skilled touch with compassionate presence as a therapeutic intervention. |
3:10 pm to 3:40 pm |
Presented by: Danielle DyceTopic: Music and Movement focusDementia affects approximately 10% of Australians over the age of 65 years, but people in the 40s, 50s and early 60s can also be diagnosed with dementia. For many people living with dementia communication becomes difficult and being able to express themselves can become frustrating, l often leading to withdrawal and isolation. More details » |
3:10 pm to 3:40 pm |
Presented by: Jade Sinclair, Kaye LilleyTopic: Montessori and WISER focusLearn how to prepare and create supportive environments using the WISER Approach with Montessori principles More details » |
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