Dementia communities of practice

Suitable for: Aged care, Allied health, Disability care, Home and community care, Hospitals, Aged care decision-makers, Diversional therapists, Facility managers/coordinators, GPs and other referrers, Occupational therapists, Physiotherapists, Registered nurses, Residential care workers, Social workers, Speech therapists

Course type: Dementia Learning Hub, Funded training, Future leaders

Duration: A 1.5-hour monthly online meeting.

Delivery mode: Online

Location: All states and territories

Cost: Free access to online resources, forums and training through Dementia Australia’s Dementia Learning Hub

Connect with like-minded professionals, share knowledge and develop skills to support people living with dementia and drive positive change in your workplace with Dementia Australia’s Communities of Practice.

Building collaboration and confidence

At Dementia Australia, we believe that we can transform dementia care by working together.

In our Communities of Practice, you’ll collaborate with other professionals who are passionate about improving dementia practice and fostering innovation within their organisations.

Each month, you’ll share knowledge and challenges in implementing practice change, learn about new and emerging trends in dementia care, and be inspired by guest speakers and dementia experts.

Who is this suitable for?

To join a Community of Practice, you must be working in a professional capacity with people living with dementia.

We encourage people in diverse roles to take part — whether you’re a care worker, a nurse, an allied health professional or a leader, you’ll benefit from the insight and collaboration showcased through the program.

Key benefits of the program

• Develop a support network of like-minded peers.
• Access continued learning and development beyond formal education and workshops.
• Build confidence and ability to drive internal change.
• Share learnings and provide mentoring within your organisation.

Join as an individual

If you want to join a community of practice yourself an as individual, click the link below to find dates.

Book in your staff

This enquiry form is for group bookings.

If you want to book your staff into a community of practice, fill in the form below.

If you want to join yourself an as individual, go to our course dates page.

This is a Dementia Training Australia (DTA) course, funded by the Australian Government under the Dementia and Aged Care Services Fund and delivered by Dementia Australia (RTO Code 2512). For more information about DTA, please visit dta.com.au.