I offer presentations and staff training sessions tailored for healthcare professionals, aged care staff, and community organisations. My talks blend clinical knowledge with practical strategies designed to improve care and outcomes for people with communication and swallowing difficulties.
Cognitive-Communication and the Cognitive Pyramid
Understanding the layers of cognitive function and practical ways to support communication in people with brain injury, dementia, or neurological conditions.
Communication Strategies for Dementia Care
Training nursing home and aged care staff to enhance meaningful interactions with residents living with dementia.
Memory Care Treatment and Restorative Programs
Implementing therapy approaches that promote cognitive function and engagement in memory care settings.
Dysphagia Management and IDDSI Implementation
Guidance on safe eating and drinking strategies, texture modification, and use of the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) framework in care homes.
Supporting Communication in Parkinson’s Disease
Education on cognitive and speech changes in Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonism.
Voice and Speech Challenges in Spasmodic Dysphonia and Dystonia
Insight into diagnosis and management of voice disorders associated with neurological conditions.
Hospital and Community Staff Training in Cognitive-Communication Deficits
Customized in-services for multidisciplinary teams to improve understanding and support of patients with communication impairments.