Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering support in Alice Springs, Northern Territory between 15-17 September, 2026.
It is estimated there are 1,850 people living with dementia in the Northern Territory. Without a medical breakthrough this number is expected to increase to more than 3,600 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.
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 15 September 2026, 10am-12noon ACST, Alice Springs
Dementia and Design
Join our free workshop on dementia-friendly design to learn how your community organisation or business can encourage engagement by ensuring that physical spaces foster independence, dignity and wellbeing.
Wednesday 16 September 2026, 4pm-5pm ACST, Alice Springs
Communication and Dementia
The session provides information on dementia, the way we communicate and how changes in communication can occur as a result of dementia.
Thursday 17 September, 10am-12noon ACST, Alice Springs
Bookings are essential. Visit https://www.dementia.org.au/get-involved/brain-hub/brain-hub-alice-springs-nt 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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