Dementia Australia supports Fraser Coast & Bundaberg, QLD

Dementia Australia

Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering support in Fraser Coast and Bundaberg between 15-16 September, 2025.

It is estimated there are 85,200 people living with dementia in Queensland. Without a medical breakthrough this number is expected to increase to 168,300 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.

Worried About Your Memory? - Maryborough

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.
Monday 2 November, 1pm-2:30pm (AEST) Maryborough

Brain Health & Dementia Forum
Join us for a free community forum focused on brain health and dementia.
Tuesday 3 November, 9am-11:30am (AEST) Bundaberg

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 3 November, 3:30pm-5pm (AEST) Bundaberg

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.
Wednesday 4 November, 9:30am-1:30pm (AEST) Bundaberg

Brain Health & Dementia Forum
Join us for a free community forum focused on brain health and dementia.
Thursday 5 November, 9am-11:30am (AEST) Hervey Bay

Activities at Home
This practical session assists carers looking after someone at home to plan engaging activities. It promotes independence and wellbeing by focusing on what the person with dementia can still do.
Friday 6 November, 9am-11am (AEST), Hervey Bay

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.
Monday 23 November, 12:30pm-4:30pm (AEST), Hervey Bay

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 24 November, 9:30am-2:30pm (AEST), Hervey Bay

Caring for a Parent with Dementia
This therapeutic program is designed to help sons and daughters navigate the practical, psychological, and emotional issues that arise when caring for a parent with dementia.
Wednesday 25 November 9:30am - 2:30pm (AEST) Bundaberg

Understanding Changes in Behaviour

This session provides an introduction to dementia and changes to the brain, effects on behaviour and the impacts of changed behaviour. It will introduce problem solving models, including strategies to minimise and respond to changed behaviour.

Tuesday 8 December, 9am-12noon (AEST), Hervey Bay

Communication and Dementia
This session is an introduction to the ways we communicate and how dementia changes communication.
Wednesday 9 December, 9am-11am (AEST), Hervey Bay

Bookings are essential. Visit https://www.dementia.org.au/get-involved/brain-hub/brain-hub-fraser-coast-bundaberg-qld 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 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, [email protected], 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.