Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering support in Townsville and Bowen between 15-16 September, 2025.
It is estimated there are 85,200 people living with dementia in Queensland. Without a medical breakthrough this number is expected to increase to more than 168,300 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 Gateway Information Session
This session provides information for families and carers on how to access free dementia specific services including counselling, coaching, connecting with other carers, practical assistance, planned and emergency respite. Monday 15 September, 2025, 2pm-3pm AEST, Townsville
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. Monday 15 September, 2025, 3:30pm-5pm AEST, Townsville
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. Tuesday 16 September, 2025, 9:30am-2:30pm AEST, Townsville
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 16 September, 2025, 2pm-4:30pm AEST, Bowen
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 17 September, 2025, 9am-1pm AEST, Townsville
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. Wednesday 17 September, 2025, 9:30am-11am AEST, Bowen Dementia Supports & Networking Session This session will provide information about supports available in the dementia landscape. Local organisations will be invited to speak about what they are doing to support people living with dementia in the Sunshine Coast region. Wednesday 17 September, 2025, 3:30pm-4:30pm AEST, Townsville
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 18 September, 2025, 9:30am-11am AEST, Townsville
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 18 September, 2025, 2pm-4:30pm AEST, Townsville
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.
Friday 19 September, 2025, 9:30am-12pm AEST, Townsville
Bookings are essential. Visit https://www.dementia.org.au/events/understanding-changes-behaviour-34 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.
