Expression of Interest - Enabling EDIE Workshop for GPs

This immersive, in-person, workshop enables participants to see the world through the eyes of a person living with dementia utilising high quality virtual reality technology. The workshop enhances your knowledge of dementia whilst exploring a supportive approach to living more confidently with dementia. Delivered in partnership with Dementia Australia.

You will gain knowledge in:

• consumers’ perspective of dementia
• identifying support needs in partnership with the client and their carer
• developing a dementia support plan that focuses on enabling a person living with dementia.
• clinical and referral pathways to improve knowledge, skills and confidence in recognising, diagnosing and managing dementia in the general practice setting.

Limited places available. Express your interest now.

The submission of this expression of interest is not a guarantee that a place in this training will be offered. Attendees will be notified via email within the coming weeks to confirm attendance. Further details regarding the workshop will be provided at this time.

Disclaimer: This session involves the use of Virtual Reality technology. Read the disclaimer here.

Dementia Directory

The Dementia Directory is a directory of local services and support for people living in Melbourne with dementia, as well as their carers and families. It complements existing directories for My Aged Care and NDIS.

Dementia resources for people living with dementia, and carers

The information sheet is designed to be given to people when they are diagnosed, so they may refer to it later. It includes information about all the key organisations that can help, including Dementia Australia, Carer Gateway, My Aged Care, and the NDIS.

It is available in English, Italian, Greek, Vietnamese or Simplified Chinese.

If you are interested in placing a print order for these resources, please email info@healthpathwaysmelbourne.org.au