Education and training - NSW

Courses are available for:

• People with dementia

• Family and friends of people with dementia

• Health professionals and care workers

• Community volunteers

• Members of the community

• Carer support group leaders

For people with dementia

We offer a range of services designed to support the specific needs of people living with dementia. 

For family and friends

We have free courses and workshops in locations around NSW where you can explore issues relating to you as family carers and friends of people with dementia.

Upcoming courses for families and carers in 2013

NORTH RYDE

• 4 Evening Carer Program  - Tuesdays 7, 14, 21 and 28 May 2013 - 6.00pm - 8.30pm     

 SYLVANIA

• 4 Evening Carer Program - Mondays 13, 20, 27 May and 3 June 2013 - 6.00pm - 8.30pm 

WARREN

• 1 Day Carer Program - Friday 17 May 2013 - 9.30am - 3.30pm

CAMPSIE

• 1 Day Carer Program - Friday 17 May 2013 - 9.30am - 3.30pm

ORANGE

• 1 Day Carer Program - Tuesday 21 May 2013 - 9.30am - 3.30pm

ULLADULLA

• 1 Day Carer Program - Tuesday 21 May 2013 - 9.30am - 3.30pm

BATHURST

• 1 Day Carer Program - Wednesday 22 May 2013 - 9.30am - 3.30pm

SILVERWATER

• 1 Day Carer Program - Monday 3 June 2013 - 9.30am - 3.30pm

CHESTER HILL

• 1 Day Carer Program - Wednesday 5 June 2013 - 9.30am - 3.30pm

NORTH SYDNEY

• 1 Day Carer Program - Thursday 6 June 2013 - 9.30am - 3.30pm

BARHAM

• 1 Day Carer Program - Thursday 6 June 2013 - 9.30am - 3.30pm

ASQUITH

• 1 Day Carer Program - Wednesday 12 June 2013 - 9.30am - 3.30pm

RIVERWOOD

• 1 Day Carer Program - Thursday 13 June 2013 - 10.00am - 4.00pm

SYDNEY

• 1 Day Carer Program - Monday 17 June 2013 - 9.30am - 3.30pm

SMITHFIELD

• 1 Day Carer Program - Friday 21 June 2013 - 9.30am - 3.30pm

Information and registration for the above courses is available via the flyer linked to the course or by contacting the Education Team on 02 9805 0100 or email

For health professionals and care workers

Education Services is able to offer customised education and professional development available anywhere in NSW. In consultation with you we can tailor-make a program to meet your specific learning needs. 

Upcoming courses for health professionals and care workers 

NORTH RYDE

Please note that North Ryde May and June 2013 courses are full.  The July to December 2013 Program will be listed in May.

Information and registration for the above courses is available via the flyer linked to the course or by contacting the Education Team on 02 9805 0100 or email. See the full course list for January-June 2013.   A completed Registration Form is required for all participants.

 BATHURST

• Understanding Dementia and Communicating with a Person Living with Dementia - 21 May 2013, 9.30am - 4.30pm

ORANGE

• Person Centred Care and Challenging Perceptions of Behaviour Associated with Dementia - 22 May 2013, 9.30am - 4.30pm

NEWCASTLE

• Experiencing Dementia 17 July 2013, 10.00am - 12.00 noon 
• Experiencing Dementia 16 October 2013, 1.00pm - 3.00pm

TEA GARDENS

• Experiencing Dementia & Communication 25 July 2013, 9.30am - 4.00pm

PORT MACQUARIE

• Understanding Dementia & Communication 8 August 2013, 9.30am - 4.00pm

ARMIDALE

• Communicating with a Person Living with Dementia & Assisting with Activities of Daily Living 29 October 2013, 9.30am - 4.00pm

CAMDEN

• Challenging Perceptions of Behaviour Associated with Dementia & Elder Abuse and Dementia 3 October 2013, 9.30am - 4.30pm

Information and registration for the above courses is available via the flyer linked to the course or by contacting the Education team on 02 9805 0100 or email. 

For community volunteers

Short-course workshops focusing on fundamental principles for positive interaction and engagement with a person who has dementia.   

KINGSWOOD

• Understanding Dementia and Communicating with a Person with Dementia - Thursday 16 May 2013 - 9.30am - 3.30pm

WARREN

• Understanding Dementia and Communicating with a Person with Dementia - Thursday 16 May 2013 - 9.30am - 3.30pm

ORANGE

• Understanding Dementia and Communicating with a Person with Dementia - Thursday 23 May 2013 - 9.30am - 3.30pm

BATHURST

• Understanding Dementia and Communicating with a Person with Dementia - Thursday 23 May 2013 - 9.30am - 3.30pm

HORNSBY

• Understanding Dementia and Communicating with a Person with Dementia - Friday 24 May 2013 - 9.30am - 3.30pm

SILVERWATER

• Understanding Dementia and Communicating with a Person with Dementia - Thursday 6 June 2013 - 9.30am - 3.30pm

BARHAM

• Understanding Dementia and Communicating with a Person with Dementia - Friday 7 June 2013 - 9.30am - 3.30pm

SYDNEY

• Understanding Dementia and Communicating with a Person with Dementia - Tuesday 18 June 2013 - 9.30am - 3.30pm

CHESTER HILL

• Understanding Dementia and Communicating with a Person with Dementia - Friday 28 June 2013 - 9.30am - 3.30pm

NORTH RYDE

• Volunteer Education Session - 31 July 2013, 9.30am - 12.30pm
• Volunteer Education Session - 5 November 2013, 9.30am - 12.30pm  

 

Information and registration for the above courses is available via the flyer linked to the course or by contacting the Education team on  02 9805 0100 or email.

For the community

We provide a range of services to increase awareness of dementia and related issues in the community.   

Registration for any of these courses is available through the Events page or by ph 02 9805 0100 or email.

For carer support group leaders

If you facilitate or are planning to start a support group, we have a number of courses to develop your skills and provide an opportunity to meet other leaders in your area.  The calendar lists the courses planned for 2013.

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Registration for any of these courses is available by contacting the Group Development team on 02 9805 0100 or email or by downloading the registration form and faxing it to 02 8875 4665.