Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering support in Castlemaine on Wednesday 26 August.
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. Please note, bookings are essential.
The event will run from 10am to 4pm and will include engaging talks from Dementia Australia, Mount Alexander Shire Council, Dhelkaya Health, The Rights Information and Advocacy Centre, Bendigo Health Memory Clinic, Dementia Support Australia, Mount Alexander Shire Disability Advocacy Group and more, plus an expo showcasing local service providers.
This event is part of a national initiative to bring people living with dementia, their families, and carers together-especially in regional areas-to reduce isolation and strengthen local support.
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.
- Wednesday 26 August 2026 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (AEST), Castlemaine
Become a Dementia Advocate
As the national peak body for people impacted by dementia in Australia, it is essential that Dementia Australia’s work is guided by people with living experience
of dementia. An advocate will be speaking during this session.
- Wednesday 26 August 2026 2.15 to 2.45 PM (AEST), Castlemaine
It Starts with You
If you are passionate about your local community and want to make it more dementia-friendly, then this session is for you.
- Wednesday 26 August 2026 2.45 PM to 3.45 PM (AEST), Castlemaine
Bookings are essential. Visit https://www.dementia.org.au/get-involved/brain-hub/brain-hub-castlemaine-vic 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.
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Dementia Australia is the source of trusted information, education and services for the estimated 446,500 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
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