Momentum builds for the International Dementia Innovation Conference
Published on 13 June 2025
Momentum is building ahead of the International Dementia Innovation Conference, to be held in Bali from 25-30 September, 2025, which promises to be a unique experience for all involved.
Held in partnership between Community Home Australia and Alzheimer’s Indonesia, the conference is perfect for aged care and disability practitioners, advocates, allied health professionals, academics, students and researchers, and innovative product suppliers.
Collaboration and information sharing is the primary focus.
“Our impressive showcase of international speakers, led directly by people living with dementia offers an amazing opportunity to hear and learn from those who live with the good and bad of dementia on a daily basis,” shared Community Home Australia Founder and Managing Director Dr Rodney Jilek.
“Our ‘Living Experience Experts’ are travelling from Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia and Belgium, and they honour us with their presence and wisdom.
“Our speakers bring a practical and grassroots approach to dementia care and share their very personal stories of how the dementia journey has touched their lives and the lives of their loved ones.”
Keynote speakers include Belgium’s Daithi Clayton, an international expert living with early-onset dementia as a trans/non-binary elder; lived experience expert and dementia advocate, Emily Ong; Founder of Alzheimers Indonesia, Dy Suharya; and the President of the Alzheimer’s Disease Association of the Philippines, Dr Veeda Michelle Anlacan.
Australia’s Shane Roulston will also be presenting the innovative NeuronsVR, while Amalia Fonk-Utomo – of Netherlands Alzheimer’s Disease International – will present the creative Melody Memory Project.
The conference will be jointly hosted at Aashaya Jasri Resort and the Ramayana Candidasa Resort, providing accommodation for up to 100 delegates in comfort. This is just 90 minutes from Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar.
All conference tickets for people living with dementia are FREE.
Dr Jilek welcomed and thanked the contribution and representation of Alzheimer’s Indonesia, Alzheimer’s Disease International, Alzheimer’s Malaysia, Alzheimer’s Philippines, Dementia Singapore and Alzheimer’s Netherlands in bringing a truly multinational perspective to this conference.
Hello Leaders and HelloCare is proud to be the official media partner for the International Dementia Innovation Conference.
In conjunction with the conference, Community Home Australia is hosting the World Dementia Walk – Bali on 30 September. The walk is a major fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Indonesia, to support their amazing grassroots services and raise awareness of Dementia.
The walk will culminate at Aashaya Jasri Resort and conclude with a traditional cultural music and dancing display, drinks and canapes. Donations for the Dementia Walk can be made here. All donations over $2 are tax deductible in Australia.
Aashaya Jari Resort is operated by the conference’s Major Sponsor, Community Home Australia, and offers accommodation, respite and care services to people living with dementia and disability through their International Supported Travel Program.
With conference prices starting at just $250, delegate tickets are selling fast. Tickets and further information is available at www.innovatedementia.com. Sponsorship and trade display enquiries are welcome through email [email protected].
You can also keep up to date with conference announcements through Community Home Australia’s LinkedIn.