Dementia Australia supports Mt Gambier

Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering support in Mt Gambier, South Australia, between 10-11 June, 2026. 

It is estimated there are 38,800 people living with dementia in South Australia. Without a medical breakthrough this number is expected to increase to more than 55,600 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. 

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 10 June, 2026, 10am-12:00noon ACST, Mt Gambier 

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.  
Wednesday 10 June, 2026, 1pm-3:30pm ACST, Mt Gambier 

Strengthening Connections
Come along for a relaxed morning with Dementia Advocates and fellow community members from Mount Gambier. Patrick a member of the Dementia Australia Advisory Committee (DAAC), will share his personal journey of living well with dementia, showing that no one need face it alone.  
Thursday 11 June 2026, 10am-12:30pm ACST, Mt Gambier 

Bookings are essential. Visit https://www.dementia.org.au/get-involved/brain-hub/brain-hub-mt-gambier-sa or phone 1800 588 699 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.  

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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, 0435 515 221, [email protected]                       

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.