Alzheimer's Australia WA Ltd Living with dementia

The partnership with Alzheimer's Australia WA was formalised in 2003 at a ceremony at Curtin University and formalised with a contract signed by Professor Lance Twomey, Vice Chancellor of Curtin University and Mr Craig Masarei, Chairman of the Freemasons of Western Australia Board.

The aim is to help build a Centre of Excellence and support agencies, service providers and individuals towards achieving 'best practice' for people with dementia, families, carers and health professionals. This partnership will involve the development of a research culture within Alzheimer's Australia WA, staff education and development and collaborative research.

The Centre is developing a research and development program with Alzheimer's Australia WA to include activities such as:

• The development of a research culture
• Establishment of a research special interest group among staff
• Industry seminars for practitioners and carers
• Staff development opportunities
• Education/training needs assessment
• Conference presentations
• Research funding initiatives
• Collaborative research

This unique partnership will support the development of a Centre of Excellence in dementia care and service delivery in Western Australia and foster evidence-based best practice among agency providers, practitioners and researchers.

For further information visit Alzheimer's Australia WA