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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 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
Keep up-to-date on our News page
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

Ryman
Platinum sponsor
Founded in Canterbury in 1984, Ryman has been pioneering retirement living in New Zealand for more than 35 years.

Summerset
Gold sponsor
Summerset started from humble beginnings and with a simple vision to create a retirement community that their own parents would be happy to call home.


Verve
Event organiser and charity partner
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