Our Workshops – in Auckland, New Zealand & Canberra, Australia:
Brought to you by The Eden Alternative® and facilitated by Dr Allen Power M.D. and Jessica Luh Kim M.A., this 3 day professional development opportunity focuses on person-directed dementia care and creating inclusive communities.
Day 1 & 2 – Dementia Beyond Drugs Workshop
Based upon Dr. Allen Power’s award winning book, “Dementia Beyond Drugs“, this workshop is designed to introduce the concept of person directed care for people living with dementia, using an experiential approach rather than a medical approach.
Key messages include: strengthening interpersonal relationships through effective person directed care practices; implementing a wellbeing framework and minimising medication. Seeing the person first, before their disease.
Day 2 – Evening screening of the award-winning documentary “Human Forever” (Canberra only)
Human Forever is a film made by 24 year-old nurse Teun Toebes & filmmaker Jonathan de Jong. It follows Teun as he embarks on an adventurous three-year journey across four continents and through 11 countries, looking for answers to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia. Teun and Jonathon will be available – albeit remotely from the Netherlands – after the screening for a Q&A session.
Day 3 – Creating Inclusive Communities in Dementia Care
This symposium / workshop is a practical learning opportunity for leaders. In the morning, a keynote from Dr Al Power focusing upon unlocking the doors for people living with dementia. Hear from a panel of industry leaders about their approach to relationship directed dementia care.
In the afternoon, explore how to plan for, create and implement an inclusive community for people living with dementia, using the six pillars of:
1. Reframing Dementia
2. Creating a supportive environment
3. Focus upon wellbeing
4. Leverage our collective capacity through dialogue
5. Using enabling technology – AI and the Principles around technology
6. Negotiating Risk – upside/downside risk
Auckland, New Zealand
Dates: Tuesday 18th – Wednesday 19th March 2025 – 2 day Dementia Beyond Drugs workshop
Thursday 20th March 2025 – 1 day Symposium/workshop – Creating Inclusive Communities in Dementia Care
Venue – Auckland Rose Park Hotel, 92 -102 Gladstone Rd., Parnell, Auckland 1052, New Zealand
Get your tickets for Auckland HERE! Please note, all prices are in AUD. Tickets are available for the 2-day Workshop, 1-day Symposium or all 3 days as a discounted package.
Canberra, Australia
Dates: Tuesday 25th – Wednesday 26th March 2025 – Dementia Beyond Drugs
Wednesday 26th March Evening – 7:00 – 8:30 pm – Screening of award-winning documentary “Human Forever”
Thursday 27th March 2025 – 1 day Symposium/workshop – Creating Inclusive Communities in Dementia Care
Venue: LDK Auditorium, 260 Soward Way, Greenway ACT 2900 Australia
Get your tickets for Canberra HERE! Tickets are available for the 2-day Workshop, 1-day Symposium or all 3 days as a discounted package. For those unable to attend the workshops or symposium, tickets are separately available for the screening of “Human Forever”.
For those needing accommodation in Canberra, we have negotiated a reduced rate with Punthill Tuggeranong self-catering apartments which have secure parking and are a 10 min. walk from the venue. There are lots of cafes and restaurants and a large supermarket directly over the road. For information on how to book with Punthill Tuggeranong and receive the discount, please contact us. Be warned that it is “Budget Week” in Canberra over this time and accommodation availability will be limited.
Sponsored by Dementia Support Australia
Dementia Support Australia is a free nationwide service funded by the Australian Government and led by HammondCare. We offer free, evidence-based support and use a relationship focused approach to understand the person with individually tailored responses nationwide, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via our help line 1800 699 799 or our website: dementia.com.au
Our support service goes wherever in Australia – including regional and rural areas. With teams in every state and territory, we offer help across the country and work collaboratively with carers and care providers to build capability and capacity for better outcomes.
