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Past workshops

Over the past year, NARI facilitated six online professional development workshops, attended by over 165 attendees across Australia. NARI researchers conduct these interactive workshops, using the most up to date evidence based research in their workshop materials. The workshops cover a range of content and methodological topics, and have been well received by all attendees. Testimonials about our workshops can be reviewed on this page.

Professional Development Workshop: Dementia Specialist Home Care: Promoting independence through quality care at home (PITCH) Part 1

Professional Development Workshop: Dementia Specialist Home Care: Promoting independence through quality care at home (PITCH) Part 1

Join us on 14th March 2023 for this evidence-based and interactive workshop on PITCH (an educational program for home care workers who support people living with dementia and their families at home. PITCH aims to increase the skills and confidence of home care workers to deliver high quality care that promotes independence, improve quality of life and reduce family carer stress). Read more

Start: 14th March, 2023 at 9:30am

End: 14th March, 2023 at 12:00pm

Published: 17th January, 2023

Updated: 7th March, 2023

Author: Isabella Hall

Location: National Ageing Research Institute

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Professional Development Workshop: Dementia Specialist Home Care: Promoting independence through quality care at home (PITCH) Part 2

Professional Development Workshop: Dementia Specialist Home Care: Promoting independence through quality care at home (PITCH) Part 2

Join us on 21st March 2023 for this evidence-based and interactive workshop on PITCH (an educational program for home care workers who support people living with dementia and their families at home. PITCH aims to increase the skills and confidence of home care workers to deliver high quality care that promotes independence, improve quality of life and reduce family carer stress). Read more

Start: 21st March, 2023 at 9:30am

End: 21st March, 2023 at 12:00pm

Published: 17th January, 2023

Updated: 14th March, 2023

Author: Isabella Hall

Location: National Ageing Research Institute

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