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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.

Upcoming trainings

In person training:

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Facilitator Training (pre-conference) - Canberra

Tickets available via Humanitix - book online here

Thursday 20 November, 09.30 - 17.00 AEDT (one day course).

University of Canberra - 11 Kirinari St, Bruce ACT 2617

Online training:

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Facilitator Training - Online

Tickets available via Humanitix - book online here

Saturday 27 September, 09.30 - 17.00 AEDT (one day course).

Online via Zoom - link to be provided to participants 24 hours prior to training

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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. More details on Professor Spector's visit will be available soon.