Training Innovation Hub
Build stronger skills and confidence to better support
younger people living with dementia in everyday situations.
Expressions of interest are now open for February intake!
Supporting younger people living with dementia isn’t the same as aged care.
In this course you’ll learn key age appropriate and person centred practical skillset.
Understand changes in communication, behaviour and abilities.
Age appropriate and person centred strategies to provide support.
Communicate confidently with the person, family and support team.
Identify concerns that need to be reported or escalated.
What would you do if someone living with dementia became confused, frustrated or needed support with an everyday activity?
Our young onset dementia practical training goes beyond traditional dementia education. Designed for those supporting younger people living with dementia or anyone wanting to learn more, this training focuses on real life care scenarios, helping participants recognise changes in behaviour and individual needs, respond appropriately and build confidence in providing everyday support.
Our training is designed for anyone who supports, cares for or works with younger people
living with dementia, particularly in WA regional and remote communities.
Disability Support Workers
Healthcare Professionals
Family Members and Carers
Community and Social
Services Workers
Students and Future Professionals
For people living in rural and regional communities, access to specialist dementia support can be limited, often leading
to delays in diagnosis and appropriate care.
Through Drive4Dementia, we’re taking our mission beyond metropolitan Perth, travelling across Western Australia and beyond to build community connections so we can identify where education, training and specialist support can create lasting local value and strengthen regional productivity.
This means ensuring people have the skills and opportunities to contribute to their communities and remain connected to the places they call home. To make this possible, we’re developing programs that educate and train local people, build specialist dementia capabilities and create sustainable employment opportunities within regional communities.
DAY 1: INTOO1
From Understanding to Action: Practical Skills for Young Onset Dementia Support
DAY 2: INTOO2
Care Without Barriers: Connection, Culture and Community
Build your knowledge and practical skills to provide meaningful, respectful and person centred support to people living with dementia, particularly young onset dementia.
🗓️ 2 Day Session
📍 Darwin February Intake
🤝 Face to Face Delivery
D100
From Awareness to Action
This introductory training program builds foundational knowledge and practical skills to better understand and support people living with dementia, including young onset dementia.
🗓️ 4 Hours
📍 Available Australia Wide
🤝 Face to Face Delivery
D101
Understanding Changed Behaviour
This program explores the factors influencing changes in behaviour, including unmet needs, physical health, emotional wellbeing, environment and personal experiences.
🗓️ 4 Hours
📍 Available Australia Wide
🤝 Face to Face Delivery
No matter what stage of the journey you’re at – The Dementia Foundation is ready to help. We’d love to hear from you.
Phone
Address
Level 1 and 3, 99-101 Francis St
Northbridge, WA 6003