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Location: Hilton Sydney
Our Attendees
James Martin
Hamish Martin
Phillip Lee
Glenn Thorncroft
Crown Furniture was honoured to attend the International Dementia Conference 2026, delivered by HammondCare at Hilton Sydney on June 4–5, widely regarded as the must‑attend event for dementia, palliative and aged care.
This year’s theme, “The whole person. The whole point.”, set a clear direction across the program, reinforcing that meaningful care begins by understanding people beyond their diagnosis.
Representing Crown Furniture were Phil Lee, James Martin, Hamish Martin and Glenn Thorncroft, joining a global community of clinicians, researchers and people living with dementia to explore what this approach looks like in practice.
Across both days, discussions brought together research, practice and lived experience. Sessions opened with powerful conversations grounded in real voices, then moved into brain health, positive ageing and end of life care. A clear message carried through. The most effective care environments focus on how people live, feel and are understood, not just how care is delivered.
Sessions and panels shared practical insights from Australia and around the world. They explored ongoing challenges such as access, workforce pressures and younger onset dementia. They also pointed to opportunities to create more responsive and human centred environments. These conversations continued beyond the sessions, with learning shared across the exhibition floor and in everyday discussions.
A consistent takeaway was the essential role of environment in supporting dignity, comfort and connection. This aligns closely with the conference theme and reinforces the importance of spaces that support both care and everyday living.
For Crown Furniture, attending IDC is part of an ongoing commitment to stay closely aligned with evidence, lived experience and emerging practice. These insights continue to inform how we support providers in selecting furniture that responds to the complexities of dementia care while creating spaces that feel considered, supportive and fit for purpose.
As a long‑standing partner to the aged care sector, Crown Furniture remains focused on delivering practical, research‑led solutions that contribute to better outcomes across every stage of care.
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