D-Esc VR training for a behavioural emergency 20.08.26

Name: D-Esc VR training for a behavioural emergency 20.08.26
Start: 2026-08-20T09:00:00+10:00
End: 2026-08-20T09:00:00+10:00
Location: Grampians Health Ballarat

About

This program is provided by Dementia Australia. Please arrive 15 minutes early to register with Dementia Australia

This immersive workshop is designed to support caregivers and healthcare professionals who work with people living with dementia, enabling them to de-escalate safely following a behavioural emergency. With use of an experiential VR program, care staff can practice de-escalation skills in a safe and controlled simulation environment, providing participants with an opportunity to learn and apply de-escalation techniques and communication strategies, while seeing the real-time outcome of their decisions.

At completion participants will be more confident in being able to:
• Recognise emotional and physical signs of escalation
• Understand how increased stress impacts a person with dementia
• Apply person-centred de-escalation skills
• Contribute to debriefing to determine potential cause of behaviour
• Reduce the risk of harm for both the person with dementia and staff.

Resources will be provided. No catering - please BYO
Please wear comfortable clothing.

Please ensure you read these carefully before enrolling in this workshop.
Use only when Unimpaired
A comfortable virtual reality experience requires an unimpaired sense of motion and balance. Do not use the headset when you are experiencing any of the following (as they may increase your susceptibility to adverse symptoms)
Tiredness or exhaustion; need sleep; under the influence of alcohol or drugs; hung-over; have digestive problems; under emotional stress or anxiety; suffering from cold/flu/headaches/migraines/earaches
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions
Consult with your doctor before using the headset if you pregnant, elderly, have pre-existing binocular vision abnormalities or psychiatric disorders, or suffer from a heart condition or other serious medical condition
Seizures
Some people (about 1 in 4,000) may have severe dizziness, seizures eye or muscle twitching, or blackouts triggered by light flashes or patterns. This may occur while they are watching TV, playing video games, or experiencing virtual reality, even if they have never had a seizure or blackout before or have no history of seizures or epilepsy. These symptoms arise more commonly in children and young people. Anyone who experiences any of these symptoms should stop use of the headset and see a doctor. If you previously have had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition you should see a doctor before using the headset.
Interference with Medical Devices
The headset and controller may contain magnets or components that emit radio waves, which could affect the operation of nearby electronics, including cardiac pacemakers, hearing aids, and defibrillators. If you have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device, consult your doctor of the manufacturer of your medical device before using the headset or controllers. Maintain a safe distance between the headset and controller and your medical devices. Stop using the headset or controller if you observe a persistent interference with your medical device.