A/Prof Cunningham leads an Australian and International team of over 200 staff involved in research, education and consultancy as well as the translation of this knowledge into accessible publications and tools to improve practice. The Dementia Centre’s priorities are building design, understanding the causes of behaviour, life engagement, models of care and end of life care. A/Prof Cunningham has published extensively in Dementia Centre areas of expertise and has over 30 years experience in older age care.