Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering support in Fraser Coast and Bundaberg 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 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.
Worried About Your Memory? - Maryborough
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. Monday 2 November, 1pm-2:30pm (AEST) Maryborough
Brain Health & Dementia Forum Join us for a free community forum focused on brain health and dementia. Tuesday 3 November, 9am-11:30am (AEST) Bundaberg
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 November, 3:30pm-5pm (AEST) Bundaberg
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 4 November, 9:30am-1:30pm (AEST) Bundaberg
Brain Health & Dementia Forum Join us for a free community forum focused on brain health and dementia. Thursday 5 November, 9am-11:30am (AEST) Hervey 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 November, 2pm-3:30m (AEST) Hervey Bay
Activities at Home This practical session assists carers looking after someone at home to plan engaging activities. It promotes independence and wellbeing by focusing on what the person with dementia can still do. Friday 6 November, 9am-11am (AEST), Hervey Bay
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. Monday 23 November, 12:30pm-4:30pm (AEST), Hervey Bay
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 24 November, 9:30am-2:30pm (AEST), Hervey Bay
Caring for a Parent with Dementia This therapeutic program is designed to help sons and daughters navigate the practical, psychological, and emotional issues that arise when caring for a parent with dementia. Wednesday 25 November 9:30am - 2:30pm (AEST) Bundaberg
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 8 December, 2pm-3:30pm (AEST), Maryborough
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.
Tuesday 8 December, 9am-12noon (AEST), Hervey Bay
Communication and Dementia This session is an introduction to the ways we communicate and how dementia changes communication. Wednesday 9 December, 9am-11am (AEST), Hervey Bay
Bookings are essential. Visit https://www.dementia.org.au/get-involved/brain-hub/brain-hub-fraser-coast-bundaberg-qld 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.
