Environments

We train design, property management and care professionals to collectively help create supportive environments for people living with dementia and other aged-related dispositions.

Building on National Design Principles and Guidelines

Environments matter to people living with cognitive and physical impairments. Some buildings and outdoor areas present barriers, others reinforce retained abilities and invite opportunities for meaningful activity.

DTA works with the Department of Health and Aged Care to develop National Design Principles and Guidelines in response to recommendations made in the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.

The Guidelines our programs and resources are structured upon have been built over four decades of research and reflective practice.

These guidelines will outline how residential care environments can best support the people who live there, especially those living with dementia.

Environments Courses

This is a core component of the Environments Program that explores why environments matter and how you can help transform the place you work to better support residents.

Online course

Creating supportive environments for people living with dementia

Explore why environments matter and how you can help support transformation of the places you work to better support people living with dementia.

Environments Events

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Virtual Classroom

Community of Practice – Designing for Older People

Interested in a conversation about designing for older people? Join our monthly online discussion group

Environments Resources

Explore our range of resources.

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Dementia Training Australia is supported by funding from the Australian Government under the Dementia Training Program