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Workshops

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).

Thu, Mar 28th
2:10 pm to 3:10 pm	Breakout session focusing on wellbeing and the arts Presented by: Debbie Sommers, Fay Walker, Lisa Hort Topic: Well Being and the Arts Focus This 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	EDIE -Educational Dementia Immersive Experience™ Presented by: Sandra Kay Topic: Virtual Reality EDIE 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 »
2:10 pm to 3:10 pm	Breakout session focusing on the consumer Presented by: Glenys Petrie, Michael Kemp, Vanessa Bushe Topic: Consumer Focus This 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	Breakout session focusing on a residential setting Presented by: Chris Poulos, Danielle Dyce, Helen Macukewicz Topic: Residential Focus This 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 »

Thu, Mar 28th
3:20 pm to 4:20 pm	Grief and growth in the experience of caring for someone with dementia Presented by: Dr Jim Donnelly Topic: Carer Focus Living 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	A How to Guide on introducing the WISER Approach and Montessori principles Presented by: Jade Sinclair Topic: Montessori and WISER focus Learn 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 »
3:20 pm to 4:20 pm	Experiencing Art Therapy from a Resident’s Perspective Presented by: Yvonne Kiely Topic: Creative Arts Focus This 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	Memories of my Youth: An artist journey between students and aged care residents Presented by: Alison Sherratt, Mitchell Nicholson Topic: Intergenrational Arts focus This 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 »

Fri, Mar 29th
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm	Breakout session focusing on consumers living within a community setting Presented by: Bronwyn Mitchell, Cate Doyle, Sally Henry Topic: Consumer and Community focus This breakout session includes the following two topics: Caring about Dementia and Positive Communities. More details »
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm	Breakout session focusing on Younger Onset Dementia Presented by: John Quinn, Justine Sneddon Topic: Younger Onset Dementia focus This 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	Artful Collaborations Presented by: Michelle Heldon Topic: 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 More details »
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm	Drawing Memories: A fun and creative activity for people with dementia Presented by: Margaret Rolla Topic: Creative Arts Focus This 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. More details »

Fri, Mar 29th
3:10 pm to 3:40 pm	Breakout session focusing on the Dementia Friendly Community project Presented by: Julie Priest, Kara Nicholson Topic: Dementia Friendly focus This 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	Reach out through touch: create a good day Presented by: Sue Silcox Topic: Well Being focus Specifically 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. More details »
3:10 pm to 3:40 pm	Drumbeats for Dementia Presented by: Danielle Dyce Topic: Music and Movement focus Dementia 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	Montessori in action Presented by: Jade Sinclair, Kaye Lilley Topic: Montessori and WISER focus Learn how to prepare and create supportive environments using the WISER Approach with Montessori principles More details »

Questions or Contact?

Contact Kara who’ll assist you with any enquiry:

Phone: 1300 336 488