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You'll get practical tools and information to better support LGBTI clients.
Attending this session will build skills and knowledge to:
facilitate respectful and culturally sensitive communication with LGBTI older people.
use DSA resources to support LGBTI people, their families and carers.
explore strategies for supporting LGBTI people with dementia.
Presenters and Guests include:
Mary-Clare Maloney, DSA Team Leader DREAM Project, Dementia Support Australia
Mary-Clare has over 35 years of experience as a Clinical Occupational Therapist and as an Educator in aged care.
Mary-Clare’s particular interest is in supporting healthcare professionals in developing and implementing effective relationship-centred interventions for their clients.
Amanda Martorano, Regional manager, Dementia Support Australia
Amanda has worked in the Dementia field for over 7 years with a passion for assisting those living with dementia and complex behaviours. Amanda brings her wealth of knowledge to assisting carers maintain positive spaces for their loved ones living with dementia.
Louisa Smith, Senior Lecturer, Deakin University
Louisa teaches and researches disability and inclusion. Louisa's research uses participatory methods to include people with disability, such as dementia, in all that she does. Louisa's research focusses on LGBT+ people living with dementia.