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Dementia Support Australia
Dementia Support Australia is a free, nationwide service led by HammondCare and funded by the Australian Government. DSA provides evidence-based, relationship-focused support tailored to each individual. With teams across every state and territory, DSA reaches metro, regional, and rural areas - working alongside carers and providers to build capability and improve outcomes for people living with dementia.
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Dementia Training Australia
Dementia Training Australia is supported by funding from the Australian Government under the Dementia Training Program. As a provider of dementia training and education for Australia’s workforce, Dementia Training Australia's vision is that all people living with dementia, regardless of care setting and location, receive high-quality, evidence-based care that enhances their health and wellbeing.
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Aidacare
Caring for people living with dementia presents complex realities, requiring a careful balance of safety, dignity, independence, and wellbeing. At Aidacare, our teams apply dementia-ready design logic to our assistive technology, including wheelchairs, walking aids, and medication dispensing equipment, ensuring solutions remain practical and reassuring as needs change over time. By providing intuitive options for both individuals and carers, we support continued participation in meaningful daily activities, fostering social connection, autonomy, and enjoyment within family and community life.
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Claxton Speakers International
Claxton Speakers International is Australia's foremost speaker talent agency, celebrating 30 Years representing Australia's high profile leaders, thinkers, innovators, and media personalities. As a professional speaker’s bureau, it works with experts who inspire their audiences to think differently for all types of events including conferences, corporate events and media campaigns.
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Stephen Edwards Constructions
Stephen Edwards Constructions specialises in the delivery of education, aged care, transport, health, government and commercial projects. It offers a range of services including construction, design management and cost planning. Its 46 years of company experience, combined with the confidence and know-how from delivering over 650 projects, equates to value, reliability and peace of mind for clients and partners.
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Advance Care Planning Australia
Advance Care Planning Australia (ACPA) is an Australian Government initiative delivered by the Brisbane South Palliative Care Collaborative at Metro South Health. As the national voice for advance care planning, ACPA supports individuals, families, and health and aged care providers to ensure people’s preferences for future health care are understood and respected.
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Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
The Commission is the national rights-based regulator of Commonwealth funded aged care services. The purpose of the Commission is to protect and enhance the safety, health, wellbeing and quality of life of older people accessing aged care services in Australia, aiming to ensure that older people trust and have confidence in aged care services.
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Anchor Excellence
Through comprehensive business advisory services that include strategy, governance CEO excellence and risk management, Anchor Excellence empowers residential, homecare, and retirement living operators to thrive in a competitive landscape by delivering sustainable change. It is the home of Anchor Consulting, Anchor Policy and Anchor Academy.
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BrainTrainerPlus
BrainTrainerPlus is an engaging, easy-to-use cognitive training system designed specifically for older adults and aged care settings. Developed in Europe and trusted in Australia for over a decade, it helps reduce boredom, encourage participation, and support overall wellbeing in residents. It has become a valued tool for aged care providers seeking to enrich daily life, boost resident engagement, and promote healthier, happier minds.
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Carer Gateway - Benevolent Society
Carer Gateway is a free nationwide program that aims to support the wellbeing of carers of all ages. Carers include people looking after a family member or a friend with a life-limiting condition or who are frail due to age. Services and supports provided by Carer Gateway including tailored support packages, counselling, online courses and emergency respite and podcasts.
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CarerHelp
CarerHelp provides information and resources for carers to help them feel informed and prepared for caring for someone who is seriously ill. With information for all Australians, including Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders, carers who speak other languages and carers from LGBTIQA+ communities, its resources are also useful for health professionals and care workers working with people facing end of life.
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Crisis Prevention Institute
Crisis Prevention Institute is a global leader in evidence-based training that empowers care professionals to recognise, prevent and safely de-escalate challenging behaviours. With a strong focus on person-centred and trauma-informed practice, CPI equips health, aged care and social support teams with practical skills to enhance safety, dignity and wellbeing for people at all cognitive levels, including those living with dementia.
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Crown Furniture
Crown Furniture specialises in handcrafted, Australian-designed furniture tailored for aged care, health care and retirement living. Its focus is on creating spaces that inspire living. From interior design to bespoke items, its experts are dedicated to crafting functional and stylish solutions. With qualifications in dementia care and vast experience, Crown Furniture understands the importance of every detail.
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Dementia Australia
Dementia Australia supports and empowers Australians living with dementia and the people involved in their care. Founded by carers more than 35 years ago, today it is the national peak body for people impacted by dementia in Australia and is a source of trusted information, education and support services.
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Dementia ConnectEd
Dementia ConnectEd™ provides practical dementia education and evidence-based Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) programs designed for use at home. Founded by a neurological physiotherapist and dementia consultant, the programs translate proven approaches into simple, engaging activities that support cognitive wellbeing, communication, confidence and meaningful connection for people living with dementia and their carers.
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Dementia Doulas International
Dementia Doulas International has developed an innovative approach to dementia care through the creation of the Dementia Doula role. The training offered to Dementia Doulas not only ensures a high standard of care and consistency in approach, but also sets a new industry standard ensuring no one impacted by advancing dementia needs to go through it alone.
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HOMELife Technology
HOMELife Technology supplies thoughtfully curated assistive technology that supports independence, dignity, and everyday living. Since 2020, HOMELife Technology has helped thousands of Australians live more confidently at home by sourcing and supplying quality low-cost, assistive technology that genuinely makes a difference.
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LGBTIQ+ Health Australia
LGBTIQ+ Health Australia is the national peak health organisation in Australia for organisations and individuals that provide health-related programs, services and research focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans/transgender, intersex, queer and other sexuality, gender, and bodily diverse people. LGBTIQ+ Health Australia recognises that people’s genders, bodies, relationships and sexualities affect their health and wellbeing in every domain of their life.
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NeuronsVR
NeuronsVR specialises in aged care and dementia therapy through virtual reality. VR is used to enhance wellbeing through meaningful engagement, improve clinical outcomes through pain management and reduction of insomnia and anxiety, and improve memory and behaviour support. Programs can be integrated with resident care plans and behaviour support plans.
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NovitaTech
NovitaTech has been combining creative thinking and technology to enhance human experience in Australia since 1976. Its comprehensive suite of quality products enriches and enhances everyday life by assisting people to move, communicate, play, build connections and confidence, and participate positively in everyday life.
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Pacop University of Wollongong
The Palliative Aged Care Outcomes Program (PACOP) is an evidence-based, best practice model which supports aged care homes to provide optimal palliative and end-of-life care for all residents, their families and carers. PACOP aims to directly contribute to the overall strengthening and resilience of our aged care system by providing training and support on the use of the PACOP assessment and response framework.
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Pure Food Co
At The Pure Food Co, mealtimes are about comfort, connection, and identity — especially for people living with dementia. Its role is to help care teams create dignified, enjoyable dining moments every day. It partners with care providers to design and implement texture‑modified menus that feel familiar, look appetising, and are easy to enjoy. Beyond food, it works alongside providers on training, IDDSI competency, workflow integration, and ongoing menu optimisation.
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Resparke
Resparke is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors with dementia through personalised music, videos, and podcasts. Its Smart Match technology allows you to create customised content profiles based on each resident's preferences, making it easy for care staff to deliver engaging and meaningful interventions.
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SILVR Adventures
Founded in Melbourne in 2019, SilVR Adventures enhances older adults’ lives through immersive VR. It started with guided communal sessions for social connection, and evolved into a self-service model for frequent, cost-effective enrichment. Trusted across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Asia-Pacific, SilVR Adventures leads in VR innovation for aged care, retirement villages, hospitals, and disability services.
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Wentworth Care Furniture
Wentworth Care Furniture is a trusted Australian aged care furniture specialist supporting aged care care providers, retirement villages, hospitals and NDIS clients nationwide. Wentworth Care is passionate about creating homelike, comfortable and practical environments that balance safety, durability and style - helping to enhance residents' dignity, wellbeing and everyday experience.
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Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre
The Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre is internationally recognised for its online teaching programs designed to provide content tailored to a broad range of levels and roles in the health and aged care sectors. Education includes free online short courses, through to diploma, bachelor, and postgraduate award courses.
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