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Dementia Australia supports Bacchus Marsh

Dementia Australia

Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering support in Bacchus Marsh on Wednesday 14 May 2025.

It is estimated there are approximately 587 people living with dementia in Moorabool Shire. Without a medical breakthrough this number is expected to increase to approximately 1,090 people by 2054.

Dementia Australia is holding a one-day session at the Lerderderg Library for anyone who wants to learn more about dementia. The full day program will include presentations on understanding dementia, creating a dementia-friendly community, Dementia Australia’s peer support program as well as sessions from other local health professionals.

Moorabool residents impacted by dementia and those who want to learn more are encouraged to attend.

Ticket registration will allow access to the full day as well as a light lunch, however attendees may choose to attend only the sessions they wish.

Bookings are essential. Please register online or contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500 or dementia.org.au/helpline for more information. The National Dementia Helpline is available 24 hours, 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: Andrea Hogan, Media and Communications Manager, 0406 904 118, [email protected]
                              

When talking or writing about dementia please refer to Dementia-Friendly Language Guidelines.

Note to Editors: We request, where possible, details for the National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500 appear alongside news stories about dementia, as these stories often prompt questions or concerns:

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.

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2025_MR_Brain Hub Bacchus Marsh FINAL.pdf

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