Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering support in Elliston, Ceduna and Streaky Bay between 27 May – 5 June 2025.
It is estimated there are an estimated 35,000 people living with dementia in South Australia. Without a medical breakthrough this number is expected to increase to an estimated 55,600 people living with dementia by 2054.
The Dementia Australia sessions are an opportunity for people living with dementia, their carers, family, and friends to attend free education to better understand dementia and to discuss the support and services Dementia Australia can provide. Please note, bookings are essential.
Worried about Your Memory?
This session provides information on memory and common changes that may occur with ageing. It provides strategies for improving memory, when to seek help about your concerns and services provided by Dementia Australia.
- Tuesday 27 May, 10am-11:30am ACST, Elliston
Understanding dementia
This session provides an introduction to dementia including an overview of different types of dementia, diagnosis, planning ahead and how to support someone living with dementia.
- Tuesday 27 May 2025, 1:00pm-2:30pm, ACST, Elliston
Drop in and speak with Kylie from Dementia Australia
An opportunity for community members to have a chat with Kylie, a Dementia Support Specialist at Dementia Australia, about dementia and supports available, and ask any questions. No bookings required.
- Tuesday 27 May, 2:30pm- 3:30pm ACST, Elliston RSL Hall, 34 Beach Terrace Elliston.
Worried About Your Memory?
This session provides information on memory and common changes that may occur with ageing. It provides strategies for improving memory, when to seek help about your concerns and services provided by Dementia Australia.
- Tuesday 3 June 2025, 10:00am- 11:30am ACST, Ceduna
Services information session
Come along and hear from a range of services including Carers SA, Dementia Support Pharmacists, Aged Care Specialist Officer, Care Finder Service and others.
- Tuesday 3 June 2025, 11:30am- 12:30pm ACST, Ceduna
Understanding Dementia
This session provides an introduction to dementia including an overview of different types of dementia, diagnosis, planning ahead and how to support someone living with dementia.
- Tuesday 3 June 2025, 1:30pm- 3:00pm ACST, Ceduna
Drop in and speak with Kylie from Dementia Australia
An opportunity for community members to have a chat with Kylie, a Dementia Support Specialist at Dementia Australia, about dementia and supports available and ask any questions. No bookings required.
- Tuesday 3 June 2025, 3:00pm- 4:00pm ACST, Ceduna Foreshore Hotel function room, 32 O'Loughlin Terrace, Ceduna.
Worried About Your Memory?
This session provides information on memory and common changes that may occur with ageing. It provides strategies for improving memory, when to seek help about your concerns and services provided by Dementia Australia.
- Thursday 5 June 2025, 10:00am- 11:30am ACST, Streaky Bay
Services information session
Come along and hear from a range of services including Carers SA, Dementia Support Pharmacists, Aged Care Specialist Officer, Care Finder Service and others.
- Thursday 5 June 2025, 11:30am- 12:30pm ACST, Streaky Bay
Understanding Dementia
This session provides an introduction to dementia including an overview of different types of dementia, diagnosis, planning ahead and how to support someone living with dementia.
- Thursday, 5 June 2025, 1:30pm- 3:00pm ACST, Streaky Bay
Drop in and speak with Kylie from Dementia Australia
An opportunity for community members to have a chat with Kylie, a Dementia Support Specialist at Dementia Australia, about dementia and supports available and ask any questions. No bookings required.
- Streaky Bay Institute Hall, Supper Room, 29 Alfred Terrace, Streaky Bay
Bookings are essential. Visit https://www.dementia.org.au/brainhub-sa for details and to register. You can also call the National Dementia Helpline to register for this course on 1800 100 500. The National Dementia Helpline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
