The Dementia Symposium 2026

WE ARE SEEKING SPONSORSHIPS. PLEASE CALL 1300 66 77 88

Wednesday, 23rd September 
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth WA 6000

The 2026 Dementia Symposium is a must-attend event for all Dementia Change
Champions, Practitioners, Service Providers, Carers and Administrators.

Program

Session One | Future Directions: State Dementia Action Plan

Professor Warren Harding, AM
Introduction of the Minister of Health; Mental Health & Preventative Health

Hon. Meredith Hammat MLA, Minister for Health; Mental Health & Preventative Health
Launch of the State Dementia Action Plan

Francene Leaversuch, SDAP, WA Health
Department of Health: State Dementia Action Plan in Action

Hon. Meredith Hammat MLA
Panel Q&A

Francene Leaversuch, SDAP, WA Health
Panel Q&A

Dr. Lesley Bennett, Deputy Director General of WA Health
Panel Q&A

Session Two | Ethical Considerations in Dementia Care

Amanda Silla, Program Manager, Churchill Fellowship
Voluntary Assisted Dying

Nadia Mitsopoulos, ABC
Introduction to Panel

Steve Walker, Dying with Dignity
Ethical Considerations in Dementia Care Panel

Prof. Warren Harding, AM, Chairman, Alzheimer’s WA
Ethical Considerations in Dementia Care Panel

Amanda Silla, Program Manager, Churchill Fellowship
Ethical Considerations in Dementia Care Panel

Colin Holt, Chair, VAD Board WA
Ethical Considerations in Dementia Care Panel

Alyce Martin, HHG Legal
Wills, Power of Attorney & Advanced Care Planning

Session Three | Dementia Friendly Communities

Yifan Ma, Chung Wah Association
Dementia Care in Chinese Communities

Dr. Glenys Collard
Dementia Care in First Nation Communities

Dr. Mathew Samuel, Psychiatrist
Dementia Care in Indian Communities

Ellie Newman, Dementia Training Australia
Behavioural & Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: Preparing for the Journey

TBA
Carer Perspective

Dr. Katrina Stratton MLC, Parliamentary Secretary
WA Carer Strategy

Join us for a powerful day of connection, learning and change at the 2026 Dementia Symposium, hosted by Alzheimer’s WA.

Ticket includes all Symposium 2026 sessions, meals and refreshments.

Please reach out to us for special discounts if you are a Government or Not for profit, student, carer, volunteer, family & friends attendee, alumini, unda, acute, yodc or dcc

WE ARE SEEKING SPONSORSHIPS. PLEASE CALL 1300 66 77 88