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Dr Nathan D'Cunha is an Associate Professor at the University of Canberra (UC) and ACT Health Research and Innovation Fellow focused on non-pharmacological interventions for people with dementia and their care partners. His PhD investigated the effects of the National Gallery Art and Dementia program and its impact on stress responses and quality of life. Dr D’Cunha has past experience working in residential care and has family experience with dementia. He is currently leading the research and evaluation into Sustainable Personalised Interventions for Cognition, Care and Engagement (SPICE) program which is a multicomponent rehabilitation intervention for people with dementia and their care partners delivered by Canberra Health Services. Nathan is also involved in several research projects on intergenerational care, allied health in residential aged care, and nutrition and healthy ageing.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Engaging Activities for People Living with Dementia in Residential Aged Care
Award Date: 4 Aug 2021
External positions
Member - Ministerial Advisory Council for Ageing (MACA), ACT Government
Jul 2024 → Jun 2027
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Scaling up Cognitive Stimulation Therapy across Australia to enable people living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias to live well at home
D'CUNHA, N. (CI)
1/07/26 → 30/06/29
Project: Research
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Dementia Rehabilitation Knowledge Hub: A Co-Designed Hub for the Translation of Evidence-Based Care to Practice
D'CUNHA, N. (CI), Callisaya, M. L. (CoI), O'Connor, C. M. C. (CoI), Coleman, M. (CoI), Vickers, J. (CoI), Newman, E. (CoI), Swaffer, K. (CoI), Thompson, J. (CoI), Lee, A. (CoI) & Devanney, C. (CoI)
1/03/26 → 1/04/28
Project: Research
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Co-design, implementation and evaluation of an at-home dementia rehabilitation program
Stephenson, C. (CI), D'CUNHA, N. (CoI) & BAIL, K. (CoI)
1/03/26 → 1/03/28
Project: Research
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Feasibility of parkrun prescriptions to support people living with cognitive impairment in their quality of life: a pilot study
CHELBERG, G. (CI), D'CUNHA, N. (CoI), O'Connor, C. (CoI) & FREENE, N. (CoI)
1/01/26 → 31/12/27
Project: Research
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Implementation of multimodal post-diagnostic allied health programs for people living with dementia
D'CUNHA, N. (CI), Longley, W. (CoI), GIBSON, D. (CoI), BAIL, K. (CoI), ISBEL, S. (CoI), CHELBERG, G. (CoI), PASHLEY, A. (CoI), Montgomery, A. (CoI) & MARRIOTT-STATHAM, K. (CoI)
1/09/25 → 31/08/26
Project: Other
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A Rapid Review of Service Configurations and Models of Care for People With Young Onset Dementia
Mulhall, S., GIBSON, D., Cations, M., Loi, S., ISBEL, S., Northey, J., BAIL, K. & D'Cunha, N. M., 22 Jun 2026, In: Health and Social Care in the Community. 2026, 1, p. 1-25 25 p., 5657771.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Development, design and pilot evaluation of a nurse practitioner led outpatient postdiagnostic clinic for people with dementia and their care partners: a brief report
Montgomery, A., Hampstead, W., Molloy, L., Middleton, R., D'Cunha, N. M. & MARRIOTT-STATHAM, K., 29 Jun 2026, In: Frontiers in Dementia. p. 1-8 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring the perceptions, barriers, and enablers of physical activity for people with younger onset dementia and care partners through thematic analysis
Lawlis, N. H., Northey, J. M., Rattray, B. & D'Cunha, N. M., 2026, In: Disability and Rehabilitation. p. 1-13 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Implementation and outcomes of a novel occupational therapy service in a nursing home
ISBEL, S., Bobinskas, B., PASHLEY, A., Holloway, H., PEARCE, C., GIBSON, D., D'Cunha, N. M. & BAIL, K., 2026, In: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal. 73, 3, p. 1-11 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Improving Access to Cognitive Interventions for People With Dementia in Australian Community-Based Settings
Mulhall, S., GIBSON, D., Longley, W. & D'Cunha, N. M., Mar 2026, In: Australasian Journal on Ageing. 45, 1, p. 1-9 9 p., e70140.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Dementia Advocates Award
D'Cunha, N. (Recipient), Gibson, D. (Recipient), Isbel, S. (Recipient), Bail, K. (Recipient), Naumovski, N. (Recipient), Kellett, J. (Recipient) & Fearon, A. (Recipient), 24 Jun 2022
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Research Impact Team Award
Naumovski, N. (Recipient), D'Cunha, N. (Recipient), Isbel, S. (Recipient), Kellett, J. (Recipient) & Mckune, A. (Recipient), 2020
Prize
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University of Canberra Early Career Researcher Excellence Award
D'Cunha, N. (Recipient), 14 Nov 2023
Prize
Press/Media
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Researchers from University of Canberra Provide Details of New Studies and Findings in the Area of Cancer (Nutrition Recommendations for People Living After Cancer: A Systematic Review and Critical Appraisal of Clinical Practice Guidelines)
KELLETT, J., GEORGOUSOPOULOU, E., D'Cunha, N. M. & Turner, M. R.
9/06/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Researchers at University of Canberra Discuss Findings in Dementia (A systematic review and meta-analysis on dual-task sensor-based motion analysis for dementia detection)
Northey, J., GHAHRAMANI, M., Fernandez-Rojas, R. & D'Cunha, N. M.
5/06/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Findings in Science Reported from University of Canberra (Implementation and outcomes of a novel occupational therapy service in a nursing home)
GIBSON, D., ISBEL, S., BAIL, K., D'Cunha, N. M., PEARCE, C. & PASHLEY, A.
7/05/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Studies from University of Canberra Describe New Findings in Dementia ("It's Not like It's Going to Get Better - I Might Need More Assistance"A Mixed-Methods Study Exploring the Evolving Needs of Care Partners of People with Dementia)
KELLETT, J., ISBEL, S. & D'Cunha, N. M.
25/03/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment