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The Importance of Engagement for People Living with Dementia

on Friday, June 12, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a variety of challenges for us all. One thing we can all relate to is the loss of engagement while we try to adapt to new ways of connecting with family and friends. By Guest Author, Maree McCabe, CEO Dementia Australia.

The Importance of Engagement for People Living with Dementia

Bethanie Esprit Cottages Welcome Their First Owners

on Friday, June 12, 2020

The first week of June has seen seven of the new Bethanie Esprit Cottages from Stage 1 settle, with the first new owners excited to move into their new homes just 13 months after construction began.

Bethanie Esprit Cottages Welcome Their First Owners

Dementia Australia’s Centre for Dementia Learning Supporting Carers with Pilot Program

on Tuesday, June 9, 2020

With more than 459,000 Australians estimated to be living with dementia in 2020, there is a growing need for a highly skilled aged care workforce to provide dementia care. However, even with appropriate levels of education, there are substantial barriers for individuals and organisations in applying this newly-acquired knowledge to practice.

Dementia Australia’s Centre for Dementia Learning Supporting Carers with Pilot Program

Aged Care Workforce Industry Council appoints CEO

on Friday, June 5, 2020

The Aged Care Workforce Industry Council has today announced the appointment of Louise O’Neill as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of the Council, charged with facilitating the delivery of the Aged Care Workforce Strategy, A Matter of Care, over the next three years.

Aged Care Workforce Industry Council appoints CEO