Dementia Australia supports Katherine, NT

Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering support in Katherine, Northern Territory, between 24 and 25 November 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 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. Please note, bookings are essential.  

Understanding Dementia & Brain Health 
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 24 November 2026, 10am-12noon (ACDT), Katherine 

Dementia Drop in Session 
Have a face-to-face chat with someone from Dementia Australia about any dementia related topic.  
Wednesday 25 November 2026, 1pm-4pm (ACDT), Katherine Library. 

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 25 November 2026, 10am-12noon (ACDT), Katherine 

Visit https://www.dementia.org.au/get-involved/brain-hub/brain-hub-warrnambool-vic  for more details. 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.  
 
Dementia Australia is grateful to Katherine Town Council for providing the venues for our sessions – demonstrating their support for people impacted by dementia in their community. 

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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. 

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.