Dementia Australia supports Broken Hill
Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering support in Broken Hill, New South Wales, between 19-21 May, 2026.
It is estimated there are 145,700 people living with dementia in New South Wales. Without a medical breakthrough this number is expected to increase to more than 252,800 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.
Events:
Strengthening connections
Learn what it is like to live with dementia, and share their ideas on how to make their communities more dementia-friendly at Dementia Australia’s Strengthening Connections event. The session will be led by Dementia Advocate Dr David M Williams AM, who lives with Alzheimer’s disease.
When: 9:30am-11:30am, Wednesday 20 May.
Where: Broken Hill Musicians Club, 276 Crystal Street, Broken Hill, NSW 2880
Cost: Free
Register: email Lance [email protected] or phone 0409 063 877 to register or for additional information.
Carer Wellness Program
This session will focus on the health and wellbeing of those involved in caring for a person living with dementia.
When: 9:30am-2pm, Thursday 21 May.
Where: Broken Hill Musicians Club, 276 Crystal Street, Broken Hill, NSW 2880
Cost: Free
Booking essential: email [email protected] or phone 0438 671 322
Understanding Changes in Behavior
This session provides an introduction to dementia and changes in the brain, effects on behaviour and the impacts of changed behaviour.
When: 12noon-2pm, Wednesday 20 May.
Where: Broken Hill Musicians Club, 276 Crystal Street, Broken Hill, NSW 2880
Cost: Free
Booking essential: email [email protected] or phone 0438 671 322
Communication and dementia
This session provides information on dementia, the way we communicate and how changes in communication can occur as a result of dementia.
When: 5pm-7pm, Tuesday 19 May.
Where: Broken Hill Musicians Club, 276 Crystal Street, Broken Hill, NSW 2880
Cost: Free
Booking essential: email [email protected] or phone 0438 671 322
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.