Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering support in Mt. Isa and Cloncurry in Queensland between 2-4 June, 2026.
It is estimated there are 88,200 people living with dementia in Queensland. Without a medical breakthrough this number is expected to increase to more than 168,000 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.
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.
Tuesday 2 June, 2026, 9:30am-2:30pm AEST, Mt Isa
Memory & Ageing Session
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 2 June, 2026, 1pm-2:30pm AEST, Cloncurry
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 2 June, 2026, 10am-2pm AEST, Cloncurry
Yarning about Dementia
In collaboration with Campfire Healing Indigenous Corporation, Dementia Australia would like to invite members of the community to join us for a yarn about dementia. We’ll talk about what dementia is, some of the common risk factors, ways to lower your risk, the different supports available, and how to support someone who may have a diagnosis of dementia. This session is suitable for anyone impacted by dementia.
Wednesday 3 June, 2026, 10am-12pm AEST, Mt Isa
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 3 June, 2026, 4pm-5:30pm AEST, Mt Isa
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 4 June, 2026, 9am-1pm AEST, Mt Isa
Memory & Ageing Session
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 4 June, 2026 1:30pm- 3pm AEST, Mt Isa
Bookings are essential. Visit https://www.dementia.org.au/get-involved/brain-hub/brain-hub-mt-isa-and-cloncurry-qld or phone 1800 588 699 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.
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.
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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