Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering support in Kiama and Nowra between 28-31 July 2025.
It is estimated there are 141,800 people living with dementia in New South Wales. Without a medical breakthrough this number is expected to increase to more than 252,800 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.
Carer Wellness Program
This session focuses on the health and wellbeing of those involved in caring for a person living with dementia, whether they live with you or elsewhere. Carers may include partners, family members and friends.
Monday 28 July 2025, 9:30am-3:30pm, Nowra
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.
Monday 28 July, 5:00pm-7:00pm, Kiama
EDIE for Family Carers
This session enhances knowledge of dementia through virtual reality technology that allows participants to see the world through the eyes of a person living with dementia.
Tuesday 29 July, 9:30am-12:30pm, Nowra
Mild Cognitive Impairment
This session provides information about mild cognitive impairment, including diagnosis, progression, treatment and management strategies.
Tuesday 29 July, 10:00am-12:30pm, Kiama
It Starts With You
If you are passionate about your local community and want to make it more dementia-friendly then this session is for you.
Tuesday 29 July, 12:30pm-1:30pm AEST, Nowra
Consumer Engagement Information Session
This session will provide an overview of the three flagship Consumer Engagement programs available at Dementia Australia: Dementia Advocates, Connecting Peers and Dementia-Friendly Communities.
Tuesday 29 July, 1:30pm-2:30pm, Nowra
Understanding Changes in Behaviour
This session provides an introduction to dementia and changes to the brain, effects on behaviour and the impacts of changed behaviour. It will introduce problem solving models, including strategies to minimise and respond to changed behaviour.
Thursday 29 July, 1:30pm-4:00pm, Kiama
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 29 July, 2:30pm-4:30pm, Nowra
Communication and Dementia
The session provides information on dementia, the way we communicate and how changes in communication can occur as a result of dementia.
Wednesday 30 July, 9:30am-12:00pm, Nowra
EDIE for Family Carers
This session enhances knowledge of dementia through virtual reality technology that allows participants to see the world through the eyes of a person living with dementia.
Wednesday 30 July, 9:30am-12:30pm, Kiama
It Starts With You
If you are passionate about your local community and want to make it more dementia-friendly then this session is for you.
Wednesday 30 July, 12:30pm-1:30pm, Kiama
Understanding Changes in Behaviour
This session provides an introduction to dementia and changes to the brain, effects on behaviour and the impacts of changed behaviour. It will introduce problem solving models, including strategies to minimise and respond to changed behaviour.
Wednesday 30 July, 12:30pm-3:30pm, Nowra
Consumer Engagement Information Session
This session will provide an overview of the three flagship Consumer Engagement programs available at Dementia Australia: Dementia Advocates, Connecting Peers and Dementia-Friendly Communities.
Wednesday 30 July, 1:30pm-2:30pm, Kiama
Communication and Dementia
The session provides information on dementia, the way we communicate and how changes in communication can occur as a result of dementia.
Wednesday 30 July, 2:30pm-4:30pm, Kiama
Exploring Respite
This session is about the process of considering respite services and preparing for them. It includes information about types of respite, how to access services, and strategies for preparing for respite. Participants will also be supported to recognise their emotions and share any concerns about respite.
Thursday 31 July, 9:30am-11:30am, Kiama
Driving and Dementia
This program provides information about the impact of dementia on driving. It offers tips for recognising when dementia is impacting on someone's ability to drive safely, the importance of planning ahead, and acknowledging the significance of retiring from driving.
Thursday 31 July, 12:00pm-2:00pm, Kiama
Grief, Loss and Dementia
This session provides an overview of the grief, loss and emotional impact of the changes caused by dementia.
Thursday 31 July, 2:30pm-4:30pm, Kiama
Bookings are essential. Visit https://www.dementia.org.au/kiama-nowra 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.
