EDIE for Family Carers - Yass - NSW

EDIE for Family Carers - Yass - NSW

EDIE for Family Carers session by Dementia Australia.

By Dementia Australia

Date and time

Location

Yass Railway Museum

3 Crago Street Yass, NSW 2582 Australia

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours

This session enhances knowledge of dementia through virtual reality technology that allows participants to see the world through the eyes of a person living with dementia.

You will gain knowledge in:

  • the perspective and needs of a person living with dementia
  • effective communication
  • environmental changes to support a person to live well with dementia.

Suitable for: Family carers and family members of people living with dementia.

This session is not suitable for people with a history of epilepsy, seizures, vertigo or similar neurological conditions. Virtual reality (VR) equipment can trigger seizures and might interfere with medical devices such as pacemakers and hearing aids. If you have a history of seizures or a similar condition, please consult a doctor before using VR equipment.

This program is not suitable for professionals employed in the health or aged care sectors. To explore Dementia Australia’s range of professional development please visit the Centre for Dementia Learning.

Dementia Australia's facilitators have specialist dementia knowledge, skills and experience. This session utilises Dementia Australia's unique experiential learning technology EDIE (Educational Dementia Immersive Experience).

Morning Tea will be provided. Please advise us of any dietary requirements in advance.

FAQS

What transport options are there to the venue?

Parking is avaialble at the venue.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

For event related enquiries please contact Clare Coyle on 0438 671 322 or email [email protected]

Alternatively for general enquires you can contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500 or email [email protected].

Do I need to bring my printed ticket?

No need to bring your ticket as long as you have booked online or with our facilitator.

How can I find out about other events being run by Dementia Australia?

Visit the Dementia Australia website and view the Events Calendar https://www.dementia.org.au/events

What is available for professionals?

This event is not suitable as training for professional carers or people employed in the health or aged care industries. To explore Dementia Australia’s range of professional development please visit the Centre for Dementia Learning. https://dementialearning.org.au/

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Dementia Australia

Dementia Australia is the source of trusted information, education and services for the estimated 433,300 Australians living with dementia, and 1.7 million people involved in their care. We advocate for positive change and support vital research.

We are here to support people impacted by dementia, and to enable them to live as well as possible. No matter how you are impacted by dementia or who you are, we are here for you.

Founded by carers more than 40 years ago, today we are the national peak body for people living with dementia, their families and carers.

We involve people impacted by dementia and their experiences in our activities and decision-making, to make sure we are representative of the diverse range of dementia experiences. We amplify the voices of people impacted by dementia through advocating and sharing stories to help inform and inspire others.

For more information on the services we offer and advice on dementia please contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500.

FreeAug 21 · 9:30 AM GMT+10
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