Are you ready to transform how you work with people living with dementia? 
This is your exclusive opportunity to experience the Positive Approach to Care (PAC) — the groundbreaking, evidence-based dementia care methodology developed by world-renowned Occupational Therapist and Dementia Specialist, Teepa Snow.  
As one of the few credentialed providers of PAC training in Australia, we are excited to be partnering with Thrive Aged Care to offer this immersive, hands-on workshop designed specifically for Occupational Therapists who are passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of people living with dementia. 
This training isn’t just another dementia seminar — it’s a powerful, practice-changing experience. You’ll walk away with concrete skills that go far beyond theory, learning how to truly connect with and support people living with dementia using strengths-based, respectful, and highly effective approaches. 

By attending this workshop, you will: 

• Understand the neurophysiological changes in the brain caused by dementia and how these affect perception, communication, and behaviour. 

• Learn how to recognise retained abilities and strengths in people living with dementia and adjust your approach to maximise connection and function. 

• Practice and apply PAC techniques that reduce resistance and distress during key daily activities including personal care, meals, transfers, and recreation. 

• Gain confidence in using communication strategies that minimise responsive behaviours such as wandering, exit-seeking, and agitation. 

• Experience PAC’s hands-on, experiential learning methods that ensure you leave with practical skills ready to use in your clinical setting. 

Why Attend? 

This workshop provides you with the opportunity to be trained in Teepa Snow’s renowned Positive Approach to Care and change the way you support people living with dementia. 

• Change your practice: PAC will shift your perspective from managing behaviours to building trust, engagement, and connection. 

• Empower your team: Equip yourself and your colleagues with proven, effective tools to handle even the most challenging dementia care scenarios. 

• Enhance outcomes: Reduce distress, improve cooperation, and create more meaningful moments in care. 

• Lead with person-centred care: Gain the skills and confidence to support people living with dementia in ways that are respectful, empowering, and compassionate 

Whether you work in the community, aged care, rehabilitation, or acute settings — this training will enhance your effectiveness and provide you with techniques you can use immediately. 

Don’t miss this transformative opportunity. Places are limited — secure your spot today and take the first step in changing the lives of people living with dementia through a Positive Approach to Care. 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

OTs at all stages of their career 

WORKSHOP DETAILS

DATE 

This is a 2 -part workshop: 

• Tuesday 19th August 2025 (in-person - Melbourne) 
• Wednesday 27th August 2025 (online) 

TIME

• Tuesday 19th August 2025 (in-person - Melbourne) 
  9:00am – 5:00pm 
  Registration commences at 8:30am  

• Wednesday 27th August 2025 (online) 
  1:00pm – 3:00pm | NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS, QLD) 
  12:30pm – 2:30pm | SA, NT | 
  11:00am – 1:00pm | WA | 

VENUE
Melbourne CBD (Venue to be advised) 
Zoom – login details will be emailed to you the day prior to the webinar 

CPD HOURS
Total CPD claimable workshop hours: 9

Please allow 48 hours for your CPD Certificate to be loaded in your CPD Tracker after course completion>
All registrants will be provided with access to an online account via an email sent out upon registration.

ACCESS
Participants will be able to access the course materials online in their OTA account for the event and for a further 12 weeks after the event.

REGISTRATION FEES & INCLUSIONS
WORKSHOP INCLUSIONS: 
The following are included in your registration: 

• Tea & Coffee on arrival (Part 1 of Workshop) 

• Daily Catering - Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea (please note any dietary requirements at time of registration) (Part 1 of workshop) 

• Workshop materials 

REGISTRATION FEES 

OTA MEMBERS 

EARLYBIRD – (Book on or before 6 July 2025)  

• OTA Member: $650  
• OTA Student / New Graduate Member: $580 
• Non Member: $830 

STANDARD – (Book on or after 7 July 2025)  

• OTA Member: $710  
• OTA Student / New Graduate Member: $650 
• Non Member: $920 

Members must be logged in with username and password to register at the member rate. 

RSVPS close 4th August 2025 

Note: All pricing is inclusive of GST

Members must be logged in with username and password in order to register at the member rate.
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DISCLAIMER

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS (T&C)
T&C's are available here

CONTACT US
Please direct all enquiries to info@otaus.com.au or phone 1300 682 878