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The Memory Matters Newsletter of Alzheimer’S Australia Vic Winter 2014 THE MEMORY mattERS NEWSLETTER of Alzheimer’s AUSTRALIA VIC Winter 2014 Bring it to the Table 3 ABOVE: The Hon Dr Denis Napthine, Premier of Victoria, at Victorian Parliamentary Friends A Night to of Dementia. Photo: Arsineh Houspian Remember 4 The Premier attends launch Memory Walk of Dementia Learning Online & Jog 8 THE HON DR Denis Napthine, Online is an innovative and accessible Premier of Victoria, attended the education resource that will go a long fourth biannual Victorian Parliamentary way to supporting and enhancing Friends of Dementia meeting held by the quality of care provided to the Alzheimer’s Australia Vic at Parliament estimated 320,000 people with House on 29 May. dementia in Australia. Dementia Learning Online, an “This is a significant step by innovative and interactive learning Alzheimer’s Australia Vic to ensure environment, was launched at the the increasing numbers of carers meeting. The resource aims to achieve in Australia are well trained, better practice improvement in the workplace informed and best equipped to among residential and community provide all people living with dementia carers who play a key role in the the highest quality of care that they lives of people living with dementia. deserve,” Ms McCabe said. Dr Denis Napthine congratulated all The launch of Dementia Learning present on the launch of the new Online was co-convened by Georgie resource and the importance of the Crozier MP, Parliamentary Secretary for work of Alzheimer’s Australia Vic. Health and Jenny Mikakos MP, Shadow Maree McCabe, Alzheimer’s Australia Minister for Seniors and Ageing. Vic CEO, said that Dementia Learning Cont on Page 3 ISSUE 113 WINTER 2014 WELCOME AT ALZHEIMer’S AUSTRALIA Vic we it to the Table, which saw community Picture Darren James rely on people within our community members across the country gather their To find out more about to support and fund our work, and friends and families together to host an Bring it to the Table, email [email protected] community fundraising is essential to event in support of people with dementia, or call (03) 9816 5746. this achievement. It is largely through their families and carers. the effort of our tireless fundraisers that Alzheimer’s Australia Vic continues to This year we’re hosting a Family Fun provide essential support services and Day in July, which will treat children to merchandise in support of Alzheimer’s Australia some fun while acknowledging the role programs for the growing number of Vic provides valuable funds while enabling us to they play in supporting their loved one people impacted by dementia in our continue delivering policy and advocacy initiatives living with dementia. We’re also excited community. Testament to this is the for the hundreds of thousands of Australians living to be hosting our very first Memory outstanding increase of just under 60 with dementia and their carers. Walk & Jog fundraising event in Geelong per cent in the contribution from our in September as part of Dementia Sponsorship also plays an important role in community fundraisers during the last Awareness Month. our ability to deliver events, allowing us to financial year alone. establish mutually beneficial relationships with Be assured that by organising or June saw the continuance of this support organisations, businesses and individuals, participating in a community fundraising while volunteering can open up numerous with a hugely successful month of event, you will be raising much needed opportunities to become involved in the activities fundraising efforts, which would not have funds to support Alzheimer’s Australia and services we provide all year round. been possible without the contribution Vic and our work with people impacted of those in the community who took by dementia, their families and carers, Our next issue will share all the details about part. Our fundraising dinner, A Night enabling us to continue to provide leading our Dementia Awareness Month activities that To Remember, was an overwhelming services and programs in support of will run throughout September, focusing on the success, raising over $80,000, which will people living with all forms of dementia. theme of creating a dementia-friendly Australia. The fight against dementia takes a culinary be used to develop an educational and support program for children who have a In addition to contributing to our community Thank you again for your partnership and turn as people Bring it to the Table parent or grandparent with dementia. fundraising initiatives, there are other, support and the difference this makes to people countless opportunities to get involved impacted by dementia. Throughout June, we also celebrated with Alzheimer’s Australia Vic. Making a ABOVE: L-R Matilda, Tom, Joy, Izzy, Harley and Dulcie enjoy a tea party in the sky aboard the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel. our national fundraising campaign, Bring donation, providing a bequest or purchasing Maree McCabe, CEO THROUGHOUT JUNE, community increasing number of people living with it’s not just about who can cook Editorial team About us Board of Directors members across the country perfected dementia and those that support them. the most delicious meal, the group Alzheimer’s Australia Vic is the charity and Christine Bolt their entertaining skills to Bring it to got together to talk about dementia General Manager, Communications peak body providing education, support, Executive Joining the fight against dementia advocacy and information for the the Table in support of people with and support those who are touched Fleur Jacobs Chair Mr Graeme Samuel AC for Bring it to the Table in Melbourne Media and Communications Officer thousands of Victorians living with dementia, their families and carers. by the condition while indulging in dementia and their families. Vice Chair Mr Neil H. Samuel were siblings Izzy and Tom with Notes from the editor cupcakes and spectacular 360-degree Treasurer Mr Ian Knight The next edition of The Memory Matters will be Our vision is for a society committed Alzheimer’s Australia National their grandma Joy, along with Harley views of Melbourne. published in August 2014. If you would like to to the prevention of dementia, while Secretary Ms Frauke Tyrrell President, Ita Buttrose, said funds and siblings Matilda and Dulcie, suggest a story idea, submit a letter or feedback valuing and supporting people living with raised by the initiative will enable who took part in a tea party high Thank you to all those people who dementia. Members please contact Christine Bolt on 03 9816 5772, Alzheimer’s Australia to continue to in the sky aboard the Melbourne hosted and participated in ‘Bring it to [email protected] or now via… Ms Lyn Allison To find out more about us and the services provide crucial support services for the Star Observation Wheel. Proving the Table’ events throughout June. Twitter: @AlzheimersVic we provide visit fightdementia.org.au/vic Mr Jerome Fahrer Facebook: Alzheimer’s Australia Vic or call the National Dementia Helpline on Mr Ian Hicks YouTube: AlzheimersVic 1800 100 500 Professor Fran McInerney Sign up for our monthly e-News: Mr Geoff Slade Launch of Dementia Learning Online... [email protected] Disclaimer Assoc Prof Michael Woodward Contact details Articles in this publication provide a general ...continued from page 1 summary only of the subject matter covered. Any Chief Medical Advisor Trading as Alzheimer’s Australia Vic Inc. person with dementia should seek professional Ms McCabe said that as the number of of this innovative online dementia Themes focused on throughout the advice about their specific case. Alzheimer’s Assoc Prof Michael Woodward Family Services T: 03 9815 7800 people with dementia is set to rapidly education program that will make a modules range from an introduction 98–107 Riversdale Road, Australia Vic is not liable for any error or omission F: 03 9815 7801 in this publication. Permission should be sought Hawthorn VIC 3122 Patron rise as Australia’s population ages, difference to the lives of all Victorians to dementia to expectations for from the Editor before reproducing articles. Postal Address Learning Services Once permission is given the source must be The Honourable Alex Chernov AC QC improving the quality of care through living with dementia, their families service delivery, and enhancing 155 Oak St, Alzheimer’s Australia Vic acknowledged. Alzheimer’s Australia Vic does Governor of Victoria best practice training is imperative. and carers, and encourage aged care communication skills to adopting Parkville VIC 3052 Locked Bag 3001 not endorse any products, opinions or services of ABN 14 671 840 186 Hawthorn VIC 3122 any description. Printed on FSC and ISO 14001 accredited paper providers to adopt the training tool effective strategies to help prevent or using environmentally friendly inks “The intention of launching the online learning resource in Parliament House in their professional development minimise the impact of behaviour. program for all staff members,” said is to demonstrate to Members the For more information on THanK YOU TO OUR SUPPOrtERS ALZHEIMER’S AUStraLIA VIC IS Ms Crozier and Jenny Mikakos in a importance of aged care providers Dementia Learning Online, go to joint statement. GratEFUL FOR ONGOING SUPPOrt FROM: in their electorates to aim for best www.dementialearning.org. practice dementia care for all staff The online education resource features au Photos from the event can be levels in the care system,” she
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