Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering support in the Sunshine Coast between 16-19 June 2025.
It is estimated there are 7,530 people living with dementia in the Sunshine Coast. Without a medical breakthrough this number is expected to increase to more than 14,800 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.
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. This event is proudly supported by Carer Gateway.
- Monday 16 June, 12:30pm-3:30pm AEST
Carer Gateway 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. This event is proudly supported by Carer Gateway.
- Monday 16 June, 3:30pm-4:30pm AEST
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. This event is proudly supported by Carer Gateway.
- Tuesday 17 June, 9:00am-2:00pm AEST
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 17 June, 2:30pm-5:00pm AEST
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 18 June, 2:00pm – 3:30pm AEST
Dementia Supports and 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. This session is suitable for anyone in the community.
- Wednesday 18 June, 3:30pm-4:30pm AEST
Creating a Dementia-Friendly Sunshine Coast
Are you passionate about creating a community where everyone is valued, understood, and supported? A dementia-friendly community is one where people living with dementia feel empowered, respected, and included in all aspects of life. Together, we can make the Sunshine Coast a place where everyone can thrive.
- Thursday 19 June, 10:00am-11:00am, AEST
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 19 June 2025, 11:00am-12:30pm AEST
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 19 June, 2:00pm-4:30pm AEST
Bookings are essential. Visit https://www.dementia.org.au/get-involved/brain-hub/brain-hub-sunshine-coast-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.
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.
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