
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Australia
Training and events
We hold various events throughout the year to support our community including regular facilitator training, a Community of Practice and a Facilitator Support Network.
CST Facilitator Training
This one-day workshop is suitable for health and care professionals who work with people with dementia. The training teaches you how to facilitate CST sessions for people with mild to moderate dementia. You’ll learn how to apply the 18 key CST principles in a standardised, person-centred and effective manner and practice delivering the treatment content.
Community of Practice
The Community of Practice connects facilitators, researchers, organisations, and community members involved in or interested in CST. It's a space for shared learning, collaboration, and staying connected with what's happening in the field.
Facilitator Support Network​
The group provides a structured opportunity to reflect on CST practice with peers, rather than relying solely on training or individual learning. It will enable practitioners to build knowledge collectively, troubleshoot challenges, and stay connected to evolving practice.​
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Special Event
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Symposium NZ
The University of Auckland invites you to join their upcoming CST Symposium online - A free one-day hybrid event showcasing CST work across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Date: Friday 12 June 2026, 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM AEST (9:00 AM – 4:30 PM NZST)
Venue: University of Auckland, Building 501, Level 1, Room 501-110 Attendance: In person or online
Cost: Free (sponsored by The Selwyn Foundation)
Register by: 31 March 2026