The Dementia Symposium 2026

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 If you are a Government or Not for profit, student, carer, volunteer, family & friends attendee, alumini, unda, acute, yodc or dcc WE ARE SEEKING SPONSORSHIPS. PLEASE CALL 1300 66 77 88 or Email