Naomi Moylan

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Dementia Support Specialist

Naomi Moylan is an Occupational Therapist (OT) who has specialised in working with people living with dementia and their care partners. Naomi is currently working as the Dementia Support Specialist at Brightwater to develop a new organisation wide Dementia Framework.

Naomi previously worked as the Younger Onset Dementia (YOD) Project Coordinator with Brightwater to develop YOD specific services including reablement focussed multidisciplinary services in the community and permanent care options. She is also undertaking a scholarship with the Brightwater Research Centre to complete a Scoping Review on YOD Models of Care.

Prior to these roles Naomi worked as an OT in residential care, community, tutoring and community development work. Naomi is a member of the OT Australia Aged Care National Reference Group and holds executive positions with the Australian Dementia Network YOD Special Interest Group and Australian Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Group.

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Naomi in the Media

Music Therapy Residential Aged Care Video

The power of music therapy

At Brightwater, music therapy is more than just listening — it’s about helping people feel capable, creative and connected, no matter where they are in their journey. Learn more about how our allied health services support residents and their families.

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Brightwater Supported Independent Living Client Edmond celebrates his birthday at Kingsley Young Onset Dementia SIL with family and staff Article

Molokhia, memories and a touch of Egypt

Edmond’s birthday brought family, familiar food and culture together, creating a joyful celebration filled with warmth and connection.

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Brightwater attends Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) Conference in Canberra Article

Supporting better dementia care through Cognitive Stimulation Therapy

Brightwater was proudly represented at the International Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Conference in Canberra, with Naomi Moylan and Elissa Munro sharing and strengthening CST practice.

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