Training Programmes

Explore our range of facilitator-led workshops, available online and face-to-face, designed to strengthen knowledge, develop practical skills and build confidence in everyday dementia support.

From foundational understanding to specialised areas of practice, our training supports individuals, teams and organisations across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Build knowledge

Develop a deeper understanding of dementia mate wareware through evidence-informed learning, from foundational knowledge to specialised areas of practice.

Strengthen practice

Turn learning into action through practical workshops, real-practice scenarios and meaningful discussions that support everyday dementia practice.

Flexible learning

Access facilitator-led training online or face-to-face, with opportunities designed to support individual development and build capability across teams and organisations.

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Our training catalogue

Explore the signs, symptoms and impact of dementia mate wareware, including conditions that may present similarly to dementia. This workshop also examines how attitudes, perceptions and stigma can influence the experiences of people living with dementia and the quality of support they receive.

Delivery: Face-to-face

Build foundational knowledge of dementia mate wareware, including common signs and symptoms, conditions that may mimic dementia, and the impact of attitudes and stigma. Develop a greater understanding of how dementia affects individuals and the importance of compassionate, informed support.

Delivery: Online

Explore the importance of brain health and the factors that may influence dementia risk. Learn about modifiable risk factors, preventative strategies and practical lifestyle approaches that can support cognitive health and overall wellbeing.

Delivery: Face-to-face or online

Develop an understanding of the unique considerations for people with intellectual disabilities who may develop dementia. Explore early recognition, changing support needs and practical approaches to providing responsive, individualised support.

Delivery: Face-to-face

Strengthen your ability to communicate effectively with people living with dementia mate wareware. Explore how communication needs may change, understand behaviour as a form of expression and develop compassionate approaches that support meaningful connection and understanding.

Delivery: Face-to-face

Explore the importance of recognising and respecting sexuality, intimacy, relationships and personal identity for people living with dementia. Develop approaches that uphold dignity, individual rights and the need for meaningful personal connections.

Delivery: Face-to-face or online

Build confidence in recognising and responding to expressions of stress and distress. Explore potential triggers, unmet needs and the factors that may influence a person's experience, while developing practical, compassionate approaches to providing support.

Delivery: Face-to-face or online

Discover how the physical environment can influence the experiences and wellbeing of people living with dementia. Explore practical ways to create supportive, accessible environments that promote independence, orientation, confidence and meaningful participation.

Delivery: Face-to-face or online

Explore positive, practical approaches that support wellbeing and help reduce distress for people living with dementia. Develop strategies that respond to individual needs, strengthen everyday experiences and promote compassionate, person-centred support.

Delivery: Face-to-face

Explore the complexities of supporting people living with dementia alongside other health conditions. Strengthen your understanding of delirium, pain management, sleep and the importance of recognising and responding to changing health needs.

Delivery: Face-to-face

Explore the importance of nutrition, hydration and positive mealtime experiences for people living with dementia. Develop practical approaches to recognising changing needs, supporting independence and creating enjoyable, supportive mealtime environments.

Delivery: Face-to-face or online

Develop a deeper understanding of end-of-life support for people living with dementia mate wareware. Explore advance care planning, cultural and spiritual considerations, palliative approaches and ways to support whānau through important decisions and experiences.

Delivery: Face-to-face or online

Explore the factors that contribute to falls risk for people living with dementia and practical strategies to reduce risk while maintaining independence. Strengthen your understanding of approaches that balance safety, dignity and quality of life.

Delivery: Face-to-face or online

Build knowledge of medication use in dementia support, including potential side effects and considerations for people living with dementia. Explore alternative approaches and the importance of informed, individualised decisions that support wellbeing.

Delivery: Face-to-face or online

Explore how technology can enhance everyday life for people living with dementia mate wareware. Discover approaches and tools that can support independence, safety, meaningful connection and quality of life.

Delivery: Face-to-face

Develop confident leaders who can facilitate learning, coach others and translate knowledge into everyday practice.

Delivery: Blended

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Every team has different learning needs. Whether you're exploring a single workshop, planning professional development across your organisation or looking to build a longer-term learning pathway, we're here to help.

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Training Programmes

Practical learning for confident dementia support

Build knowledge

Strengthen practice

Flexible learning

Our training catalogue

Foundations

Demystifying Dementia

Dementia Foundations

Dementia Risk Reduction and Brain Health

Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia

Communication & Relationships

Compassionate Communication

Sexuality and Intimacy

Working with People who Experience Stress and Distress

Supporting Independence

Dementia-Capable Environments

Positive Interventions in Dementia Support

Health & Wellbeing

Co-morbidity and Dementia

Dementia, Nutrition and Mealtimes

End of Life and Dementia

Falls Prevention and Dementia

Medication and Dementia

Leadership & Workforce Development

Technology Enabled Dementia Care

Practice Leadership Pathway: (20-week programme)

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