Events 2023-24 - Alzheimers New Zealand

Repositioning Dementia: A new start will mark the beginning of a new event series for Alzheimers NZ.

This one-day event series will showcase the latest research and updates and feature renowned guest speakers from the sector.

Thursday, 23 March 2023
Tiakiwai Conference Centre (part of the National Library of New Zealand)
Aitken Street, Thorndon, Wellington
9am – 5pm (networking event until 7pm)

Time	Session
9am	Mihi whakatau, welcome and opening remarks Representatives of Taranaki Whānui Catherine Hall, CE Alzheimers NZ
10am	Morning tea
10.20am	Dementia Mate Wareware Action Plan Abbe Anderson, National Commissioner Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Teresa Wall and Dr Makarena Dudley, Co-Chairs of the Dementia Mate Wareware Leadership and Advisory Group Dr Makarena Dudley and Dr Kathy Peri, Haumanu Whakaohooho Whakāro – Māori, Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) – Māori Anne Schumacher, Dementia Wellington, Post-diagnostic support
12pm	Lunch
1pm	Human rights and the lived experience of dementia mate wareware Alzheimers NZ Advisory Group – Alister Robertson, My Life’s Journey app Geof Shirtcliffe, Kaikōmihana Law Commission, Review of adult decision-making capacity Carolyn Cooper, Aged Care Commissioner, Issues for the sector
2.40pm	Afternoon tea
3pm	Research – Chaired by Dr Etu Ma’u, University of Auckland Dr Ngaire Kerse and Prof Vanessa Burholt, on the Co-Created Ageing Research Centre Brigid Ryan, University of Auckland, Young onset dementia Dr Fuafiva Faalau, University of Auckland, Pacific experience of dementia
4.30pm	Closing Reflections panel chaired by Sir Richard Faull, Alzheimers NZ Patron Closing comments by Catherine Hall, CE Alzheimers NZ Representatives of Taranaki Whānui

Please join us for a networking event from 5pm to 7pm

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The second event will be held on Thursday 21 September 2023, in Christchurch.

If you’d like to present anything at these events please let us know.

Please note this series replaces our biennial conference.

Thanks to our sponsors and supporters

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