Marie Alfred
General Manager Growth & Innovation National Programs
HammondCare
Marie Alford is the General Manager Growth and Innovation at HammondCare. She has led Dementia Support Australia, a national service supporting people with complex dementia and those who care for them. With a background in social work, advocacy, and leadership, Marie brings over 20 years’ experience in behaviour support, complex dementia, and inclusive, rights-based care. She is a member of the Department of Health, Aged and Disability Expert Advisory Group, with expertise in complex dementia, design, trauma, and supporting people from diverse life experiences. Marie is also a published writer and regular media contributor, passionate about elevating lived experiences.
SESSIONS
Day 2
2:50
Panel: Empowering residents in their decision-making
How can providers enable empowered choice and truly person-centred care when cognitive changes, power imbalances, family pressures and concerns about safety make resident decision-making both challenging and at times controversial?
Discover practical ways to uphold resident voice through clear communication, shared decision-making, balancing autonomy and risk with dignity and respect
Moderator: Marie Alfred, General Manager Growth & Innovation National Programs, HammondCare
Craig Gear, Chief Executive Officer, OPAN
Geoff Rowe, Chief Executive Officer, Aged & Disability Advocacy (ADA)
Rachael Wass, Chief Executive Officer, Meaningful Ageing Australia
Dr Craig Sinclair, Senior Research Fellow – Neuroscience Research Australia, University of NSW