RECORDED WEBINAR SUMMARY

As occupational therapists, we are key to designing environments that enhance the independence and wellbeing of people living with dementia. This webinar is specifically designed to equip you gain the knowledge and skills to create environments that support people living with dementia in both residential and community settings.  

What You Will Learn: 

• How environments affect and impact behaviour: Gain a deeper understanding of how the physical environment influences the experiences and behaviours of people living with dementia. 

• Skills to assess everyday settings: Learn how to analyse various environments to identify strengths and challenges specific to people living with dementia. 

• Application of design principles: Discover practical ways to apply best practice design principles to create supportive environments that enable people with dementia to live more independently. 

• Strategies to effect change: Reflect on how you can drive positive change in the environments you work in to better support the needs of people living with dementia. 

Why You Should Attend: 

• Gain a sound understanding of how a well-designed care environment can support people living with dementia, helping them maintain independence and engage meaningfully in daily life. 

• Learn how to apply key principles to design environments that are not only safe but also reduce confusion and disorientation, maximising accessibility and reducing risks. 

• Enhance your skills as an occupational therapist by understanding how to create spaces that promote wellbeing, safety, and engagement for individuals in residential and community care settings 

This session is presented in collaboration with Dementia Support Australia by occupational therapist, Daniel Jameson. 

We encourage you to register now for this essential training to build your skills and knowledge so you can make an impact in creating enabling environments that support people living with dementia. 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Suitable for OTs at all career stages, working across community, acute and residential aged care settings. 

ACCESS

Participants will have access available for 12 weeks from date of purchase.

WEBINAR DETAILS

DATE

This is a recorded webinar session that was held on 02 April 2025

REGISTRATION FEES

OTA Member $80

OTA Student / New Grad member $72

Non-member $104

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS (T&C)

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CONTACT US

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