Notice of Annual General Meeting: Friday 21 November 2025 6pm (AEDT) - click here for details
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Australia
Become a CST facilitator
Becoming a CST facilitator involves completing a one-day training program. The training is suitable for health and care professionals who work with people with dementia including psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, diversional therapists, respite workers, and more. 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.
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CST Master Trainers
CST facilitator training is delivered by appointed CST Master Trainers through a process established by the International CST Centre.
The CST Australia Executive Committee has responsibility for leading the CST Working Group and progressing CST in Australia. The Executive monitors demand for CST programs and facilitators and oversees the selection of CST Master Trainers in Australia on behalf of the International CST Centre.
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Enquiries in relation to the selection of CST Master Trainers should be directed to:
The Secretary, CST Australia - info@cstaustralia.com
Upcoming trainings
In person training:
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Facilitator Training (pre-conference) - Canberra
Tickets available via Humanitix - book online here
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Thursday 20 November, 09.30 - 17.00 AEDT (one day course).
University of Canberra - 11 Kirinari St, Bruce ACT 2617
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2026 training dates - COMING SOON!
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Online training:
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Facilitator Training - Online
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2026 training dates - COMING SOON!
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To be the first to hear about 2026 training sessions, sign up here
Upcoming events
Distinguished Visitor Fellowship - Professor Aimee Spector
November 2025 - December 2025
The Centre for Ageing Research and Translation at the University of Canberra has been awarded a Distinguished Visitor Fellowship to host Professor Spector in Australia.
Professor Aimee Spector is a Clinical Psychologist and Professor of Old Age Clinical Psychology at University College London. Professor Spector developed CST and the CST facilitator training course. Professor Spector is the Director of the International CST Centre, with 39 countries engaged in CST research or practice and has over has 169 peer-reviewed publications, is the lead or co-author of six book chapters and 12 books. During the Fellowship, Professor Spector will deliver the keynote address at the Australian Association of Gerontology (AAG) Conference in Alice Springs, participate in events for researchers and stakeholders in Melbourne and deliver workshops, trainings and public presentations in Canberra.
Upcoming Events - Presented by Professor Aimee Spector and PhD Students
Canberra
Wednesday 19 November 2025 - CST for Dementia - Public Session - FREE
For the public and anyone interested in therapies for people living with dementia
Location - University of Canberra Theatre 1A21, 11 Kirinari St Bruce (in person only)
Time - 4-5pm Register here
Tuesday 25 November 2025 - Cognition and Menopause - FREE
For the public and anyone interested in cognitive changes related to menopause
Location - University of Canberra Hospital, 20 Gurauma St Bruce (in person only)
Time 2-3pm Register here
Wednesday 26 November 2025 - Dementia Awareness for Caregivers Course - $50pp
For carers of people living with dementia
Location - University of Canberra Hospital, 20 Gurauma St Bruce (in person only)
Time 9.30am-2pm Register here
Thursday 27 November 2025 - Compassion Focused Therapy for Mood in Dementia - FREE
For people living with dementia, carers and professionals
Location - University of Canberra Hospital, 20 Gurauma St Bruce (in person only)
Time 10-11.30am Register here
Melbourne
Wednesday 3 December 2025 - Cognitive Stimulation Therapy - FREE
For anyone interested in CST
Location - Deakin Downtown Tower 2, Level 12, 727 Collins St Melbourne
Time 9am-1pm Register here
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