Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering support in Goondiwindi, St George and Texas, between 3 and 6 November, 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.
Dementia Supports & Networking Session
This session will provide information about supports available in the dementia landscape. Local organisations are invited to speak about what they are doing to support people living with dementia.
Monday, 3 November, 2025, 10:30am-2pm (AEST), Texas
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, 4 November, 2025, 9:30am-1:30pm (AEST), St George
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, 4 November, 2025, 10am-11:30am (AEST), Goondiwindi
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, 4 November, 2025, 1:30pm-3pm (AEST), Goondiwindi
Creating a Dementia-Friendly Goondiwindi
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.
Tuesday, 4 November, 2025, 3:30pm-4:30pm (AEST), Goondiwindi
Dementia Supports & Networking Session
Local organisations are invited to speak about what they are doing to support people living with dementia. Suitable for anyone in the community.
Wednesday, 5 November, 9am-10am (AEST), Goondiwindi
Carers 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.
Wednesday, 5 November, 10:30am-3:30pm (AEST), Goondiwindi
Creating a Dementia-Friendly St George
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.
Wednesday, 5 November, 1pm-2pm (AEST), St George
Dementia Supports & Networking Session
Local organisations are invited to speak about what they are doing to support people living with dementia. Suitable for anyone in the community.
Wednesday, 5 November, 3:30pm-4:30 (AEST), St George
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.
Thursday, 6 November, 2025, 9am-1pm (AEST), Goondiwindi
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, 6 November, 2025, 10am-11:30am (AEST), St George
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, 6 November, 2025, 1pm-2:30pm (AEST), St George
Bookings are essential. Visit https://www.dementia.org.au/get-involved/brain-hub/brain-hub-goondiwindi-st-george-and-texas-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: David Gear, 0435 515 221, [email protected]
When talking or writing about dementia please refer to Dementia-Friendly Language Guidelines.
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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.
