FAQs
Find out more about the Dementia Learning and Research Community. If you don't see your question below, contact us at dlrc@monash.edu. To sign up to the Community, click the button below.
What is the Dementia Learning and Research Community?
The Dementia Learning and Research Community is a virtual learning platform that aims to unite people with an interest or expertise in dementia in an inclusive community where they can share knowledge, experiences and insights that enhance understanding, care practices and research in Australia.
As a member of the Dementia Learning and Research Community, you will access to events, activities and opportunities for connection with other members via our virtual learning platform.
Who can join the Dementia Learning and Research Community?
We invite you to join the Community if you are a person living with dementia, a current or former caregiver of someone living with dementia, a healthcare worker, researcher, aged care worker, advocate or any other member of the community with an interest, expertise or experience in dementia and dementia research.
What kind of events will the Dementia Learning and Research Community hold?
The Dementia Learning and Research Community will provide a space for workshops, seminars, discussion forums, panels and written resources to allow members to learn about other perspectives, current research and innovations in the dementia space.
You will be able (and encouraged) to interact with other members in the Community. You do not need to share personal information in the Community if you’re not comfortable doing so.
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Some lectures will be available publicly, however, to access the full benefits of the Community, we recommend signing up to join.
How was the Dementia Learning and Research Community designed?
The formation of the Dementia Learning and Research Community was inspired by the Liverpool Dementia & Ageing Research Forum which launched in 2019 to address inequalities faced by people living with dementia and their families and unpaid carers.
The Australian landscape of dementia awareness, diagnosis and care is complex as Australia has a small population with diverse communities on a large continent. In order to tailor the Dementia Learning and Research Community to the unique Australian context, it has been designed through a series of workshops with people living with dementia, former and current caregivers, health and aged care professionals and researchers. Regular evaluations of the community will also be conducted to ensure it meets members' needs and expectations.