Brightwater was proudly represented at the International Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Conference in Canberra, with Naomi Moylan and Elissa Munro attending the event and connecting with CST leaders from around the world. This year marked a milestone for the conference, as it was held in Australia for the very first time.
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) is a structured, seven-week program designed to support people with mild to moderate dementia. Through themed, group-based activities, CST encourages engagement, social connection and wellbeing, and is widely recognised as an evidence-based approach to dementia support.
At Brightwater, CST continues to grow. Elissa Munro has been delivering CST groups at The Cove for several years, supporting residents through consistent, meaningful sessions. Naomi Moylan brings valuable experience from delivering CST in the community and contributes nationally through her role as Secretary of the CST Australia Executive Group.
With more Brightwater staff trained earlier in 2025, we’re starting to build momentum and explore how CST can grow across our services. This early work lays the groundwork for strengthening our dementia support and creating more engaging experiences for the people we support.
While at the conference, Naomi and Elissa also had the opportunity to connect with Professor Aimee Spector, who created Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and continues to guide its development internationally. Hearing directly from CST’s founder and other global leaders reinforced the importance of continuing to embed evidence-based programs into everyday practice.
We’re incredibly proud of Naomi and Elissa for representing Brightwater and for the passion they bring to championing CST across our organisation.
Learn more about Cognitive Stimulation Therapy.
