EDIE for Family Carers -Tweed Heads – NSW

u003cpu003eThis session enhances knowledge of dementia through virtual reality technology that allows participants to see the world through the eyes of a person living with dementia.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cstrongu003eYou will gain knowledge in:u003c/strongu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003ethe perspective and needs of a person living with dementiau003c/liu003eu003cliu003eeffective communicationu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eenvironmental changes to support a person to live well with dementia.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cstrongu003eSuitable for:u003c/strongu003eu003c/strongu003e Family carers and family members of people living with dementia.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThis session is not suitable for people with a history of epilepsy, seizures, vertigo or similar neurological conditions. Virtual reality (VR) equipment can trigger seizures and might interfere with medical devices such as pacemakers and hearing aids. If you have a history of seizures or a similar condition, please consult a doctor before using VR equipment.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThis program is u003cstrongu003eu003cstrongu003enot suitable for professionals employed in the health or aged care sectorsu003c/strongu003eu003c/strongu003e. To explore Dementia Australiau2019s range of professional development please visit the u003ca href=”https://dementialearning.org.au/” title=”https://dementialearning.org.au/” target=”_blank” data-msys-clicktrack=”0″ rel=”nofollow noopener noreferrer”u003eCentre for Dementia Learningu003c/au003e.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eDementia Australia’s facilitators have specialist dementia knowledge, skills and experience. This session utilises Dementia Australia’s unique experiential learning technology EDIE (Educational Dementia Immersive Experience).u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cbru003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cstrongu003eFAQsu003c/strongu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cstrongu003eWhat transport options are there to the venue?u003c/strongu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eFree parking available onsite.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cstrongu003eHow can I contact the organiser with any questions?u003c/strongu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eFor event related enquiries please contact Clare Coyle on 0438 671 322 or email on Clare.Coyle@dementia.org.auu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eAlternatively for general enquires you can contact the u003ca href=”https://www.dementia.org.au/helpline” title=”https://www.dementia.org.au/helpline” target=”_blank” data-msys-clicktrack=”0″ rel=”nofollow noopener noreferrer”u003eNational Dementia Helplineu003c/au003e on 1800 100 500 or email helpline@dementia.org.auu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cstrongu003eDo I need to bring my printed ticket?u003c/strongu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eNo need to bring your ticket as long as you have booked online or with our facilitator.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cstrongu003eHow can I find out about other events being run by Dementia Australia?u003c/strongu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eVisit the Dementia Australia website and view the Events Calendar u003ca href=”https://www.dementia.org.au/events” title=”https://www.dementia.org.au/events” target=”_blank” data-msys-clicktrack=”0″ rel=”nofollow noopener noreferrer”u003ehttps://www.dementia.org.au/eventsu003c/au003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cstrongu003eWhat is available for professionals?u003c/strongu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThis event is not suitable as training for professional carers or people employed in the health or aged care industries. To explore Dementia Australiau2019s range of professional development please visit the Centre for Dementia Learning. u003ca href=”https://dementialearning.org.au/” title=”https://dementialearning.org.au/” target=”_blank” data-msys-clicktrack=”0″ rel=”nofollow noopener noreferrer”u003ehttps://dementialearning.org.au/u003c/au003eu003c/pu003e