Coming out and going back into the closet for people with dementia. Do LGBTI people disclose or hide themselves in aged care settings.

Please join us for this informative webinar series. The third and final webinar in this series is designed for providers in the aged care sector. Subject matter experts will give insights into the experiences of LGBTI older people,  they will provide practical tools and information to better support LGBTI clients. This session aims increase knowledge and skills to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for LGBTI individuals living with dementia.

Featuring

Mary-Clare Maloney is Team Leader with Dementia Support Australia’s DREAM Project. Mary-Clare has been employed at Dementia Support Australia in senior clinical and manager roles for over seven years. These positions have included Dementia Consultant, Consultant Advisor and Team Leader. Mary-Clare has over 35 years of experience as a Clinical Occupational Therapist and as an Educator in aged care. Mary-Clare’s particular interest is in supporting healthcare professionals in developing and implementing effective relationship-centered interventions for their client

Louisa Smith is a Senior Lecturer at Deakin University, teaching and researching in disability and inclusion. Louisa's research uses participatory methods to include people with disability, such as dementia, in all that she does. Louisa's research focusses on LGBT+ people living with dementia. 

Facilitated by

Linda Harrison Linda is Director Training and Capacity Building, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia.