Dementia Care Australia
(DCA) is an independent information and education organisation specialising in
supporting both people with dementia and their carers; be they family members,
professional carers, employers or friends.
Company Profile
DCA has grown to
become an internationally recognised authority on the social and emotional care
of people with dementia. With its unique methods, products and services, DCA's
mission is to attract, inspire and enable like minds and hearts to ignite the Spark of Life in people with
dementia and those who care for them by growing the Spark of Life Culture in
their facilities and homes.
For over 15 years, DCA has been involved in the professional
development of Aged Care Facility staff through on-site training,
presentations, and
membership. Aimed
at supporting and nurturing an organisation, DCA is able to provide unprecedented access to a wide range
of features, resources, and specialised advice.
Through the Spark of Life Approach, DCA also aims to
empower home
carers and families whose lives have been touched by dementia. Through
public
presentations, private consultations and membership, DCA provides an
avenue for carers to decrease isolation and establish built-in support
networks to help them and the person with
dementia.
The Spark of Life is a unique, systematic approach to dementia that
re-ignites the spark and creates overall wellbeing and improvement. The spark
represents the wellbeing of the human spirit, seen as a sparkle in the eyes of
a person whose spirit is healthy and strong.
Products and services
We
have tailoured our sevices to cater for both the home carer and the
professional, with a range of services available including:
Jane will be a key presenter at the 2010 National
Dementia Congress held in Melbourne on 22-23 February. Click here for more information.
The inaugural Spark of Life Certificate course commences in Perth Western Australia from 8 March - 26 March 2010. Click here to learn more.
Press Releases/Articles
2009 >
Sunday Times - 'Mum's Spark of Life, Dementia message wins world acclaim.' Click here to download article (pdf).
Parlimentary Address - Federal
Member for Casey, Tony Smith, addressed Parliament about the recent IAHSA Ageing
Services award. Click here to download (pdf).
Award - Spark of Life wins 2009 IAHSA Excellence in Ageing Services Award. Click here to read more.
Lilydale and Yarra Valley Leader- 'Interest Sparked, program wins international award.' Click here to download (pdf).
The Standard - 'Spark of Life wins international recognition for brightening up lives.' Click here to download (pdf).
Event - Jane shares her knowledge and introduces the Spark of Life in Singapore at the
Asia Forum on Ageing 2009. Click here to read more.
2008 >
Quality Performance Systems (QPS) Benchmarking - click here
Audio/Video
ABC Radio National 'Life Matters' program - Interview with Hilary Lee and Jane Verity - click here to listen.
Introduction to the Spark of Life Club Program - click here to view.
Press Kit
Many would know Jane Verity as the first
person to bring Person Centred Care to Australia. An important contributor
to dementia care training in Australia
and throughout the world for many years, she is also the founder of
Dementia Care Australia. Click here for more information.
Testimonials
From time to time, our members and other industry
observers are kind enough to say nice things about us. Click here to read a few of
them.
Professional surveys or reports
Research continues into the impressive results that can be obtained by implementing the principles of the Spark of Life approach. Click here for further information.
Media Contacts
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