Change Champions

28 April - 28 April 2010 Amora Jamison Hotel Sydney, 11 Jamison St, Sydney, NSW, Australia

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Amora Jamison Hotel Sydney, 11 Jamison St, Sydney, NSW, Australia

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Presenters:      Colm Cunningham, Director of Operations

                             David McNair, Director of Lighting (by webinar)

                             The Dementia Services Development Centre, UK

 Colm Cunningham is the director of operations of an internationally respected dementia organisation, which influences governments, politicians and civil servants in three continents. He is respected as an advisor on national and local policy on dementia as well as issues involving ageing populations. His passion is displayed in his proven track record in dementia research and authorship in international journals, books and government reports. Colm also has previous experience in regulation and management of voluntary sector organisations and in corporate governance in relation to Dementia Services Development Trust.  Colm's excellent communication and media skills on a national and international level, enable him to engage audiences and stakeholders on the issues of dementia.

Audience:              Aged Care Managers, Architects/Aged Care Facility Designers, Innovative Thinkers  

Objectives:         

-To provide an introduction on the importance of the design of the physical environment  for people with dementia
-To consider the impact the disabilities of dementia has on engaging with the environment
-To inform decision making about how to design settings for people with dementia
-To increase knowledge on light management for people with dementia.

Master Class Program Outline

13.30-14.00  Registration, lunch and welcome

14.00-15.00  Understanding dementia in the design context               Colm Cunningham

15.00-16.00  Design, Dementia and the evidence                                     Colm Cunningham

16.00-17.00  Using and audit tool too inform decision making              Colm Cunningham

17.00-18.00  Making the right decisions on lighting for people with dementia

                                                                                                                              David McNair (by webinar)