Dementia: Facts and Foundations Webinar

Join this free webinar to advance your understanding of: 

• what dementia is, including different types and progression patterns
• the key risk factors for dementia and the diagnostic process
• how dementia affects cognition, communication and decision-making
• the concept of a dementia-capable legal practitioner
• how to use appropriate language and communication strategies when working with clients with dementia. 

Earn 1 CPD unit in Professional Skills. 

Chair

The webinars will be chaired by Dr Nola Ries, Professor, UTS Faculty of Law and Co Lead, Law, Regulation & Ethics Theme for the UTS Ageing Research Collaborative (UARC) and co-founder of the Dementia Law Network. 

2026 Webinar series 

Why does dementia capability matter for the legal profession? 

As the Australian population ages and more people are living with dementia, legal professionals have a pivotal role in advising clients on planning for the future in a way that promotes autonomy and safeguards rights. 

Having the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively with clients living with, or at risk for, dementia, are important professional attributes – and an expanding area of specialist expertise. 

Each webinar in this series features expert legal and health insights, alongside perspectives from people living with dementia or with experience supporting a person with dementia. You will gain a real-world understanding of the issues and take away practical strategies and resources to implement in your practice. 

The webinar series is applicable to practitioners from all states and territories and includes webinars on:

• Dementia: Facts and Foundations – September 2026
• Capacity and Supported Decision-Making – October 2026
• Planning Ahead for Healthcare Decision-Making – November 2026
• Enduring Powers of Attorney and Financial Abuse – December 2026

Earn 1 CPD unit in Professional Skills for each webinar you attend.