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TOMORROW D-Esc VR tool Melbourne launch event – new workshop for de-escalating a behavioural emergency in a care setting

Dementia Australia 2 mins read

Tomorrow, Dementia Australia unveils D-Esc in Melbourne, a new innovative virtual reality (VR) training workshop for de-escalating a behavioural emergency in a care setting.        

D-Esc provides an immersive simulation, designed for frontline and health care professionals, to adopt an interactive approach to de-escalation training.

Join us to experience D-Esc – the first of its kind VR training workshop set to revolutionise the dementia care industry, as well as to hear about how Dementia Australia’s suite of technology is positively impacting the lives of people living with dementia and those caring for them.

B-roll, VR footage and BTS development footage and spokespeople available. Photo opportunities and interviews available at the event.

Date: Thursday 6 June 2024

Time: 9.30am arrival for a 10.00am – 11.30am event

Location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf

Speakers:

  • Danni Campbell-Manley, VIC State Manager, Aged & Community Care Providers Association
  • Dr Kaele Stokes, Executive Director Services, Advocacy and Research, Dementia Australia
  • Dr David Sykes, Director of Centre for Dementia Learning, Dementia Australia
  • Anne Fairhall, Dementia Australia Dementia Advocate

 

If you can attend, please email Gabrielle.Prabhu@dementia.org.au or contact 0447 253 583

Dementia Australia is the source of trusted information, education and services for the estimated more than 421,000 Australians living with dementia, and the more than 1.6 million people involved in their care. We advocate for positive change and support vital research. We are here to support people impacted by dementia, and to enable them to live as well as possible. No matter how you are impacted by dementia or who you are, we are here for you.

For support, please contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500. An interpreter service is available. The National Dementia Helpline is funded by the Australian Government. People looking for information can also visit dementia.org.au

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Media contacts: Gabrielle Prabhu, Media & Communications Advisor, Gabrielle.Prabhu@dementia.org.au, 0447 253 583

When talking or writing about dementia please refer to Dementia-Friendly Language Guidelines.

Note to Editors: We request, where possible, details for the National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500 appear alongside news stories about dementia, as these stories often prompt questions or concerns:

If this story has prompted any questions or concerns, please call the National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500 (24 hours, 7 days a week) or visit dementia.org.au.

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