This webinar is the second in a series designed to build dementia capability in the legal profession. Join this webinar to advance your understanding of:

the legal frameworks governing capacity and decision-making;
how capacity may vary across different decisions;
the application of supported decision-making principles in legal practice;
how to identify and respond to ethical issues relating to capacity and client instructions; and
how to incorporate relevant case law and legislative developments into practice.

Earn 1 CPD unit in Professional Skills.

2026 Webinar Series

Why does dementia capability matter for the legal profession?

As the Australian population ages and more people are living with dementia, legal professionals have a pivotal role in advising clients on planning for the future in a way that promotes autonomy and safeguards rights.

Having the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively with clients living with, or at risk for, dementia, are important professional attributes – and an expanding area of specialist expertise.

Each webinar in this series features expert legal and health insights, alongside perspectives from people living with dementia or with experience supporting a person with dementia. You will gain a real-world understanding of the issues and take away practical strategies and resources to implement in your practice.

The webinar series is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories and includes webinars on:

Dementia: Facts and Foundations - 17 September 2026
Capacity and Supported Decision-Making - 28 October 2026
Planning Ahead for Healthcare Decision-Making - 11 November 2026
Enduring Powers of Attorney and Financial Abuse - 2 December 2026

Earn 1 CPD unit in Professional Skills for each webinar you attend.

Chair

The webinars will be chaired by Dr Nola Ries, Professor, UTS Faculty of Law, Co Lead, Law, Regulation & Ethics Theme for the UTS Ageing Research Collaborative and Co-Founder of the Dementia Law Network.

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