Last updated: 20 Mar 2013
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Co-Directors' Message
It has been a busy year for the Wicking Centre, with a large number of projects spanning dementia health service development, neuroscience and education, with over $7,800,000 of funding being managed by the Centre in 2011. The Wicking Annual Report will be available online in December. Thank you for your support as the Centre seeks to prepare Tasmania and Australia for the increasing numbers of people with dementia. Warm wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Feature Project
The Wicking Dementia Research Network has been running for a year in Hobart, with round table discussions covering topics of community care, the diseases causing dementia, advocacy etc. Members of 35 organisations share the common ground of researching or working with people with dementia and their carers. We intend to spread this network across the state in 2012 and welcome all interested partners. Please contact Di Carter for more information.
News
November Tasmanian Healthy Brain Project information sessions across the state resulted in dozens of people aged between 50 and 79 expressing their interest in being a participant of the project and studying at UTAS. If you want to help solve the puzzle of dementia and enjoy the challenge and reward of university study, please browse the Tasmanian Healthy Brain Project website or contact Suzie Castillo (pictured).
Upcoming Events
Wicking Centre Research Forum Date for your 2012 Diary: Friday, June 8. For two years we have been running these Fora to offer everyone an opportunity to learn more about dementia research in Tasmania, often inviting an external expert to speak. On 1 December Aged & Community Services Tasmania and the Wicking Centre joined forces to provide an opportunity to learn more about The Wicking Teaching Aged Care Facilities Program. Complimentary refreshments are also served. Email Suzie Castillo to ensure you're on our mailing list.
Profile
Executive Officer Di Carter (BSc Hons, Wales; MBA, UTAS) has been with the Wicking Centre for 2 years and has a background in marine science, management and public relations. Di’s role is to connect dementia research to people and policy and help reduce the stigma of dementia in the community. She manages multi-media public relations, runs the Wicking Dementia Research Network and coordinates the Wicking Centre reporting mechanisms.
How Can You Help?
With an ever-increasing suite of research projects, the Wicking Centre always appreciates the assistance of volunteers. If, next year, you have a couple of hours to spare and wish to help us, please contact our Centre Manager Caroline Gray to express your interest in being involved. Duties include scanning, photocopying and general office tasks with all training provided as well as a cuppa!
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Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre is philanthropically funded by the JO & JR Wicking Trust (managed by ANZ Trustees)
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