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SUMMARY:The Dementia Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Dementia Symposium 2026WE ARE SEEKING SPONSORSHIPS. PLEASE CALL 1300 66 77 88 Wednesday\, 23rd September Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre21 Mounts Bay Road\, Perth WA 6000 Register Now The 2026 Dementia Symposium is a must-attend event for all Dementia ChangeChampions\, Practitioners\, Service Providers\, Carers and Administrators. Program Session One | Future Directions: State Dementia Action PlanProfessor Warren Harding\, AMIntroduction of the Minister of Health; Mental Health & Preventative Health Hon. Meredith Hammat MLA\, Minister for Health; Mental Health & Preventative HealthLaunch of the State Dementia Action Plan Francene Leaversuch\, SDAP\, WA HealthDepartment of Health: State Dementia Action Plan in Action Hon. Meredith Hammat MLAPanel Q&A Francene Leaversuch\, SDAP\, WA HealthPanel Q&A Dr. Lesley Bennett\, Deputy Director General of WA HealthPanel Q&A Session Two | Ethical Considerations in Dementia CareAmanda Silla\, Program Manager\, Churchill FellowshipVoluntary Assisted Dying Nadia Mitsopoulos\, ABCIntroduction to Panel Steve Walker\, Dying with DignityEthical Considerations in Dementia Care Panel Prof. Warren Harding\, AM\, Chairman\, Alzheimer’s WAEthical Considerations in Dementia Care Panel Amanda Silla\, Program Manager\, Churchill FellowshipEthical Considerations in Dementia Care Panel Colin Holt\, Chair\, VAD Board WAEthical Considerations in Dementia Care Panel Alyce Martin\, HHG LegalWills\, Power of Attorney & Advanced Care Planning Session Three | Dementia Friendly CommunitiesYifan Ma\, Chung Wah AssociationDementia Care in Chinese Communities Dr. Glenys CollardDementia Care in First Nation Communities Dr. Mathew Samuel\, PsychiatristDementia Care in Indian Communities Ellie Newman\, Dementia Training AustraliaBehavioural & Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: Preparing for the Journey TBACarer Perspective Dr. Katrina Stratton MLC\, Parliamentary SecretaryWA 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
URL:https://alzheimerswa.org.au/upcoming/the-dementia-symposium/
LOCATION:Perth Convention Exhibition Centre\, 21 Mounts Bay Road\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
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