Online and the Sir Stanley Burbury Lecture Theatre, Dobson Road, Sandy Bay
Summary:When cure isn’t possible, what does good care and quality of life look like?
Presenter(s):
- Doctor Larissa Bartlett, Mind Games Research Fellow (Mental Health), Menzies Institute for Medical Research
- Professor Michele Callisaya, Principal Research Fellow, Menzies Institute for Medical Research
- Professor Jane Alty, Professor in Neurology, Wicking Dementia Research Education Centre
- Doctor Joanna Sun, Environmental Gerontologist, Wicking Dementia Research Education Centre
- Pauline Marsh, Health Geographer, Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre
When cure isn’t possible, what does good care and quality of life look like?
For many people living with neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and dementia, life continues for many years after diagnosis.
This Island of Ideas event brings together researchers, clinicians and lived experience to explore how care is evolving beyond medicine alone to include the role of allied health, inclusive design, digital collaboration and connection to nature.
The evening also marks the launch of ParkinsonNet Australia, a new collaborative care model supporting people living with Parkinson’s.
Join us for a conversation focused on quality of life, dignity and living well over time.
About the experts
Doctor Larissa Bartlett is the Mind Games Research Fellow (Mental Health) at the University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute for Medical Research. Her work focuses on mindfulness, mental health, behaviour change and public-health interventions, including large-scale studies to reduce dementia risk.
Professor Michele Callisaya is a Principal Research Fellow at the Menzies Institute for Medical Research and a registered physiotherapist. Her research focuses on falls, frailty and neurological conditions including Parkinson’s disease, dementia and stroke, integrating clinical practice with population-based research.
Professor Jane Alty is a neurologist, researcher and educator at the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre. Her work uses digital and AI-based approaches to improve early detection, monitoring and prevention of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease.
Doctor Joanna Sun is an environmental gerontologist at the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre. Her research explores how physical, social and built environments shape ageing, wellbeing and quality of life, informing age-friendly design and dementia-inclusive care settings.
Pauline Marsh is a Health Geographer in the Venture Out Living Lab at the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, University of Tasmania. Her research examines how connection with nature supports quality of life, with a focus on the therapeutic benefits of gardens and outdoor environments for people living with cognitive, emotional and physical health challenges. She uses participatory and creative research methods to inform dementia-inclusive practice.
Presented in partnership with the Menzies Institute for Medical Research and the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre.
Pre-event refreshments:
Head to the venue early and enjoy complimentary refreshments from 5.30pm.
Subscribe:
To find out about future events and Island of Ideas updates, subscribe to our mailing list.
Find out more:
Want to learn more about the University of Tasmania's Island of Ideas public talks series? Catch-up on past events, register for upcoming talks or get in touch with us via Island of Ideas.
