Little Effort: Big Rewards Emma Fromings Anne Schumacher Intro of selves and what we will cover

Wellington Dementia Network brief description of background to establishing the network, its links to NDC … Local NZDC networks -valuable opportunities for people to meet others, share information and learn about new developments and approaches to dementia care. How we got started – small Steering group Responsive to Feedback from the network Variety Inclusive Established core group of supporters Links to NZDC –keeping in the loop Model Successfully replicated in Invercargill and Waikato

NZDC Objective To co-operate and collaborate with like-minded people who are passionate about advancing knowledge of approaches to dementia care in New Zealand. The NZDC was formed in 2011, and now has upwards of 1000 members committed to improving standards of care and support for people with dementia. About 97% of NZDC members are individuals who work in the sector, drawn from a wide range of occupations and backgrounds, including medical, nursing, allied health, carers, managers, analysts and academics, who are employed in small private providers, large corporations, not-for-profit, religious and welfare organisations, professional organisations, Ministries, DHBs and NGOs from all around New Zealand. The Cooperative works as a national ‘community’ who bring their knowledge and expertise to the task of identifying what’s working and what’s not working, actively supporting the development of both policy and practice, enabling members to contribute their expertise and knowledge to improve the quality of care nationally. Our aim is to create consensus, promote inclusion and support multi-disciplinary and across-agency policies and practice.

Some of the NZDC purposes & benefits: Sharing knowledge through networking Facilitate ongoing discussion about improving dementia care Contributing expertise to improving outcomes Disseminating information   Purpose The Cooperative acts as a knowledge broker, linking sectors and creating tools and opportunities for members to contribute their expertise and knowledge to improve standards of care and support for people with dementia and their families.   Knowledge sharing is a well-established activity currently undertaken by the NZDC through its website and regional network groups and the biannual Knowledge Forum..

Wellington Dementia Network brief description of background to establishing the network, its links to NDC … Local NZDC networks -valuable opportunities for people to meet others, share information and learn about new developments and approaches to dementia care. How we got started – small Steering group Responsive to Feedback from the network Variety Inclusive Established core group of supporters Links to NZDC –keeping in the loop Model Successfully replicated in Invercargill and Waikato

Wellington Dementia Network An interagency network that provides a forum for information sharing and networking around dementia related issues in the Greater Wellington Region

Brief mention of silo/tunnel/insular/patch protection thinking – what causes it, pitfalls of it

Overview of members DHB staff Care facility staff Community based care providers NGO’s Supporters of people with dementia

Aims of Network To act as a conduit between the New Zealand Dementia Cooperative and those delivering dementia services in the Greater Wellington region.

Aims of Network cont. To facilitate communication between dementia related service providers

Aims of Network cont. To use appropriate channels to advocate for quality dementia care in the Greater Wellington region

Why members join To increase knowledge of dementia To be informed of local dementia events To develop professional links

Why members join To increase knowledge of dementia To be informed of local dementia events To develop professional links

Quote from recent survey “Increasing my knowledge of the various resources within the community has given me the ability to talk about them with more confidence with people with dementia or their supporters”

“So never lose an opportunity of urging a practical beginning, however small, for it is wonderful how often in such matters the mustard-seed germinates and roots itself.”  ― Florence Nightingale

Little Effort: Big Rewards Three key ingredients A coordinator A steering group A venue

How it works A monthly email with local dementia news Bimonthly meetings

Network meetings Three key elements Round the room introductions Guest speaker Networking time

Another quote “I really value the education aspect of the meeting, as well as the networking, I get to meet people I've only ever spoken to on the phone”

So… what has resonated with you?

Little Effort: Big Rewards Emma Fromings Anne Schumacher Intro of selves and what we will cover