Many thanks to Sue Pieters-Hawke, National Ambassador for Alzheimer’s Australia and daughter of Bob and Hazel Hawke, for visiting the Wicking Centre and holding a public lecture ‘Creating Better Care – Reflections on Dealing with Dementia’.
Sue shared her experiences as an active writer, media commentator and consultant within the healthy ageing and aged care space. Sue also provided insight into her own personal experiences of dementia, drawing upon her 2011 bestselling book, Hazel, My Mother’s Story.
This event brought together people with dementia, their families, carers and those concerned with the impact of dementia in the community. Audience members were encouraged to participate in an open panel Q&A at the end of the lecture, which was facilitated by The Hon. David Bartlett and included: Lucy O’Flaherty (CEO Glenview), Sue Pieters-Hawke and Professor Andrew Robinson.
Whilst in Tasmania, Sue also hosted a workshop involving 26 staff and students from across various disciplines. Working from an underpinning principle that people with dementia are empowered, engaged and supported, the workshop was designed to explore ways to engage, collaborate and work with people with dementia in research and educational initiatives.
Photo Caption: Professor Andrew Robinson. Sue Pieters-Hawke, The Hon. David Bartlett and Professor James Vickers
