Please join us for this informative webinar series. Designed for providers in the aged care sector, these webinars are based around discussion of case study material. They will give practical tools and information to better support LGBTI clients. 

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. She has previously held positions in acute hospitals, rehabilitation settings, residential aged care, community health, health promotion, and private practice. She has worked with various client groups; however, her focus is primarily on neurology and gerontology, specifically dementia. Mary-Clare has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy), a Bachelor of Health Science in Complimentary Medicine (Body Therapies), and a Master of Health Science (Gerontology). She enjoys studying evidence-based practice and the optimum ways to translate knowledge into practice. Mary-Clare’s particular interest is in supporting healthcare professionals in developing and implementing effective relationship-centered interventions for their clients

Amanda Martorano is Regional Manager for Dementia Support Australia and has worked in the Dementia field for over 7 years with a passion for assisting those living with dementia and complex behaviours. Amanda has worked through all service levels of Dementia support Australia and brings her wealth of knowledge to assisting carers maintain positive spaces for their loved ones living with dementia. Amanda trained as Registered nurse specialising in Psychiatric nursing prior to moving into Dementia studies.