About DTA
Dementia Training Australia (DTA) is a consortium funded by the Australian Government to provide nationwide, high-quality education and training on the care of people living with dementia.
Established in October 2016, our mission is to improve the care and wellbeing of both people living with dementia and staff delivering their care.
DTA combines the expertise of four universities, University of Wollongong, La Trobe University, Queensland University of Technology, University of Western Australia, Dementia Australia and associate partnership with University of Tasmania Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, to deliver a coordinated national approach to dementia training for individuals and organisations. Central coordination is provided by consortium lead, the University of Wollongong.
Our Vision
To be the national voice that empowers and equips Australia’s dementia workforce with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to deliver safe, person-centred care. Through evidence-based training, evaluation, and system reform, we support the workforce to assist people living with dementia to have the best possible quality of life, and foster a community where dementia is recognised, understood, and responded to with dignity.
Building capability. Driving reform. Improving dementia care.
Our Mission
Our mission is to improve the knowledge and skills of the workforce who support people living with dementia and their carers. We focus on evidence-based standards in the development and delivery of practical education and learning pathways for individuals and organisations.
Dementia Training and Education for the Australian Workforce
Our approach is based on a knowledge translation framework. We aim to encourage life-long learning and promote applied skills development into practice.
Education for Individuals
Increase your understanding of dementia. Study anytime, anywhere.
Nationally-accredited dementia training for Australians working with people living with dementia.
A range of practical tools and resources that you can use at your workplace.
DTA training activities include a Certificate of Completion or Attendance, aimed to contribute to your continuing professional development.
Testimonials From Organisations We Have Worked With
For the first time I am learning about the salutogenic approach and I am delighted. It’s changing my perception of the person’s wellbeing.
DTA is able to provide really good quality experience, expertise and advice. And that’s what people are wanting – it makes them feel empowered.
Excellent tailored education and leadership programs with great support from DTA
Services for Organisations
Commissioned Training
We work with organisations to bring about sustainable change, improving the wellbeing of people living with dementia and staff who care for them.
Services available as part of Commissioned Training include:
Living Experience Engagement
At DTA, we want to understand what matters most to people living with dementia, their families, and carers so we can enable the greatest possible positive impact of our training and resources.
Help us continue to provide high-quality, relevant, and effective dementia training by contributing to areas such as program design, development, and delivery, so that we can continue to ensure people living with dementia are receiving the best possible care.
Interested?
Read the FAQ and submit an expression of interest.