Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering support in Bendigo, Victoria on Tuesday 14 April, 2026.
It is estimated there are 113,900 people living with dementia in Victoria. Without a medical breakthrough this number is expected to increase to more than 216,400 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.
This Brain Hub is a free Brain Health Expo and is available to anyone who wants to learn about dementia, including local residents and health care providers.
When: Tuesday 14 April, 2026: 12:15pm to 4:30pm
Where: 286 Napier Street, Bendigo VIC 3550
Scheduled presentations:
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12:15 – 12:30 pm: Welcome and Registration
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12:30 – 1:15 pm: Introduction to Dementia
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1:15 – 1:45 pm: Refreshment/Expo Mingle
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1:45 – 2:15 pm: Regional Community Dementia Nurse Consultant (Libby Wade)
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2:15 – 2:45 pm: Memory Clinic
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2:45 – 3:15 pm: Carer Gateway
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3:15 – 4:00 pm: Dementia Australia Panel
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4:15 – 4:30 pm: Wrap up & Pack Up
You can RSVP via email ([email protected]) or register on the day at the door.
You can also call the National Dementia Helpline 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: David Gear, 0435 515 221
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.