What do the seminars cover?
Capacity Australia in partnership with the Dementia Centre for Research Collaboration (DCRC), University of NSW are running a FREE national seminar series about:
- Changed behaviour and psychological symptoms in dementia;
- Medication use in dementia and;
- Rights of people with dementia and their supporters to be informed decision makers about the care they receive
Where can I attend?
VICTORIA
EMPOWERED IN SHEPPARTON
MONDAY 19th November 2018, 10:30 – 12:00pm, Shepparton Library Multi Purpose Meeting Room, 41-42 Marungi St, Shepparton
LIMITED PLACES – Register your attendance at info@capacityaustralia.org.au OR Phone: 0400 319 089
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EMPOWERED IN BENDIGO
TUESDAY 20th November 2018, 1:00 – 2:30pm, Bendigo Baptist Church, 757 McIvor Highway, Junortoun
LIMITED PLACES – Register your attendance at info@capacityaustralia.org.au OR Phone: 0400 319 089
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EMPOWERED IN BALLARAT
WEDNESDAY 21st November 2018, 9:30 – 11:00am, Lucus Hub Ballarat, 160 Elanor Drive, Lucas VIC
LIMITED PLACES – Register your attendance at info@capacityaustralia.org.au OR Phone: 0400 319 089
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NEW SOUTH WALES
EMPOWERED IN BANKSTOWN
WEDNESDAY 5th December 2018, 10:00 – 11:30am, Bryan Brown Function Centre, Lansdowne Room 2, Rickard Rd & Chapel Road, Bankstown
LIMITED PLACES – Register your attendance at info@capacityaustralia.org.au OR Phone: 0400 319 089
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Why do Australians living with dementia and/or their families and supporters need Empowerment?
People with dementia have the right to autonomy and choice, based on informed consent, in regards to treatment including drug treatments. They have the right to receive evidence-based, quality care in the community, hospital and in aged care facilities. There are times when these rights of people with dementia are ignored or overlooked. This is unacceptable and consumers need to be able to recognise this and know how to respond.
Australia is a signatory to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) which articulates the rights of people with disabilities to autonomy, dignity, legal capacity and health care equal to that of others.
Have questions, comments or suggestions?
Get in contact with the Empowered Project Team