The Dementia Symposium 2026
Description
The Dementia Symposium 2026
Wednesday, 23rd September
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth WA 6000
The 2026 Dementia Symposium is a must-attend event for all Dementia Change
Champions, Practitioners, Service Providers, Carers and Administrators.
The event will be opened by Minister for Health and Mental Health, Meredith Hammat, MLA.
Join us for a powerful day of connection, learning and change at the 2026 Dementia Symposium, hosted by Alzheimer’s WA.
Ticket includes all Symposium 2026 sessions, meals and refreshments.
Program
Session One | Future Directions: State Dementia Action Plan
Professor Warren Harding, AM
Introduction of the Minister of Health; Mental Health & Preventative Health
Hon. Meredith Hammat MLA, Minister for Health; Mental Health & Preventative Health
Launch of the State Dementia Action Plan
Dr Sean Maher, Co-Chair, WA Health
Department of Health: State Dementia Action Plan in Action
Hon. Meredith Hammat MLA
Panel Q&A
Session Two | Ethical Considerations in Dementia Care
Amanda Silla, Program Manager, Churchill Fellowship
Voluntary Assisted Dying
Nadia Mitsopoulos, ABC
Introduction to Panel
Steve Walker, Dying with Dignity
Ethical Considerations in Dementia Care Panel
Prof. Warren Harding, AM, Chairman, Alzheimer’s WA
Ethical Considerations in Dementia Care Panel
Amanda Silla, Program Manager, Churchill Fellowship
Ethical Considerations in Dementia Care Panel
Alyce Martin, HHG Legal
Wills, Power of Attorney & Advanced Care Planning
Session Three | Dementia Friendly Communities
Yifan Ma, Chung Wah Association
Dementia Care in Chinese Communities
Dr. Glenys Collard
Dementia Care in First Nation Communities
Dr. Mathew Samuel, Psychiatrist
Dementia Care in Indian Communities
Ellie Newman, Dementia Training Australia
Behavioural & Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: Preparing for the Journey
Dr. Katrina Stratton MLC, Parliamentary Secretary
WA Carer Strategy
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