One-day Workshop Cost: $75 + GST This workshop provides the underpinning knowledge and skills needed to interact effectively with people who have an intellectual disability, such as Down syndrome and dementia. Participants will gain an understanding of: · Person-centred care and effective communication; · The nature of dementia as it relates to intellectual disability; · The impacts of dementia on an individual with an intellectual disability; and · Understanding and responding to behaviours of concern. Who should attend this workshop? Anyone working in disability services or community care that may need to interact with people with an intellectual disability and dementia. Duration: 6˝ hour interactive workshop. (Lunch provided) Cost: $75 + GST To register online, click here.
Dates, times and locations for 2010: This workshop is conducted monthly from the Arthritis Foundation Seminar Room (17 Lemnos Street, Shenton Park) on the following dates:
Thursday 15 April 9.30am – 4pm Friday 1 October 9.30am – 4pm
Attendance attracts 5.5 RCNA CNE points as part of RCNA's Life Long Learning program (3LP)
Contact: For more information or to book your place for this workshop, contact Alzheimer’s Australia WA on (08) 9388 2800 during business hours.
