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Dementia Australia supports Port Augusta

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Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering support in Port Augusta between 2-4 June 2025.

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 unless otherwise specified. 


Dementia information booth  

Come say hello and have a chat to one of our Dementia Support Specialists about dementia and supports available. No bookings required.

 

  • Monday 2 June, 1pm-3pm ACST, Port Augusta Library

 
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, 1:30pm-3:30pm ACST 
     

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 4 June, 1:30pm-3:30pm ACST 
     

Bookings are essential. Visit https://www.dementia.org.au/get-involved/brain-hub/brain-hub-port-augusta 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. 

 

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Dementia Australia is the source of trusted information, education and services for the estimated 433,300 Australians living with dementia, and the estimated 1.7 million people involved in their care. We advocate for positive change and support vital research. We are here to support people impacted by dementia, and to enable them to live as well as possible. No matter how you are impacted by dementia or who you are, we are here for you.

For support, please contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500. An interpreter service is available. The National Dementia Helpline is funded by the Australian Government. People looking for information can also visit dementia.org.au

Media contacts: Andrea Hogan, Media and Communications Manager, 0406 904 118, [email protected]                              

When talking or writing about dementia please refer to Dementia-Friendly Language Guidelines.

Note to Editors: We request, where possible, details for the National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500 appear alongside news stories about dementia, as these stories often prompt questions or concerns:

If this story has prompted any questions or concerns, please call the National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500 (24 hours, 7 days a week) or visit dementia.org.au.

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