Dementia Awareness Month in September is a time when Australians are encouraged to learn more about brain health, dementia and how we can support people living with dementia, and their families, in our local communities.
The 2018 theme is Small actions Big difference. Check event listings below to find out what’s on in your local community and how you can participate in creating a dementia-friendly community and join in activities held across Queensland.
BRISBANE
| Region: | North Brisbane |
| Name of the event: | Seniors Movie and Morning Tea |
| Date: | Wednesday 12th September 2018 |
| Time: | 9:30am morning tea followed by a 10:30am movie |
| Venue: | Birch Carroll & Coyle Morayfield Cinema |
| Address: | Morayfield Shopping Centre, 171 Morayfield Rd, Morayfield |
| Details of event: | Join us for a lovely morning tea and a talk on Brain health and dementia with Ozcare Dementia Advisors to promote Dementia Awareness month, information and brochures will be available, followed by a viewing of Crazy Rich Asians. Link to the trailer is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ-YX-5bAs0 |
| Parking: | On site, free |
| Cost: | Senior Members Tickets $10, Non-members pay full price |
| Contact: | For more information contact BBC Morayfield cinemas on 5495 1444 |
| Region: | Redlands Shire |
| Name of the event: | Savvy Seniors |
| Date: | Tuesday 18 September 2018 |
| Time: | 9:30am – 1pm |
| Venue: | Macleay Island Community Hall |
| Address: | 32 High Central Rd, MacLeay Island |
| Details of event: | RSVP is required for catering purposes; Tea, coffee & biscuits, Dementia awareness information session, entertainment and a light lunch. |
| Parking: | On site |
| Cost: | Free |
| Contact: | RSVP by phone 3901 1165 |
BUNDABERG
| Region: | Bundaberg |
| Name of the event: | Good food for Brain Health |
| Date: | Friday 21st September |
| Time: | 10am – 12pm |
| Venue: | Ozcare Bundaberg Men’s Hostel |
| Address: | 12-16 Skyring St East Bundaberg |
| Details of event: | The ‘Living well with dementia group’ invite you to come along for a fun, foodie event where you can learn about food that nurtures a healthy brain, are easy to eat and tastes good too!
There is an assortment of food combinations on offer and taste testing encouraged! Based around Maggie Beers “Recipes For Life” book and finger food that is nutritious and tempt fussy eaters. Hosted by the Living well with Dementia Group with Denise (Dementia Advisor), Jennie (Allied Health Coordinator) and Kym (Dietician) |
| Parking: | On street, free |
| Cost: | Free |
| Contact: | RSVP to Denise by phone 4130 8908 |
DARLING DOWNS
| Region: | Toowoomba (Gatton) |
| Name of the event: | Dementia Friendly Communities morning tea |
| Date: | Wednesday 5th September 2018 |
| Time: | 10am – 12 noon |
| Venue: | Lockyer Community Centre |
| Address: | 14 Crescent Street, Gatton |
| Details of event: | Discussions around Gatton becoming a Dementia Friendly Community and for people interested in supporting people living with dementia in our community |
| Parking: | available at the Centre |
| Cost: | Free |
| Region: | Darling Downs & South West Qld (Millmerran) |
| Name of the event: | Dementia information stand |
| Date: | 13th September 2018 |
| Time: | 9.30am – 1.30pm |
| Venue: | Outside newsagency |
| Address: | Campbell Street, Millmerran |
| Details of event: | Come and see Ozcare’s experienced Dementia Advisors to find answers to your questions on dementia and brain health, as well as information about Millmerran’s move to become a Dementia Friendly Community. |
| Parking: | on street, free |
| Cost: | free |
| Region: | Darling Downs & South West Qld (Pittsworth) |
| Name of the event: | Dementia information stand |
| Date: | 20th September 2018 |
| Time: | 9.30am – 1.30pm |
| Venue: | Outside IGA |
| Address: | Yandilla Street, Pittsworth |
| Details of event: | Come and see Ozcare’s experienced Dementia Advisors to find answers to your questions on dementia and brain health, as well as information about Millmerran’s move to become a Dementia Friendly Community. |
| Parking: | On street, free |
| Cost: | Free |
FRASER COAST
| Region: | Fraser Coast |
| Name of the event: | Understanding Dementia |
| Date: | 20th September |
| Time: | 10am |
| Venue: | Tiaro Library |
| Address: | Forgan Terrace, Tiaro |
| Details of event: | Join our Dementia Advisory and Support Service during Dementia Awareness Month to learn more about dementia and how to live well with dementia. |
| Parking: | Street parking |
| Cost: | Free |
GOLD COAST
| Region: | Gold Coast |
| Name of the event: | Carer Support Group |
| Date: | Thursday 6th September |
| Time: | 10:00am – 12:00pm |
| Venue: | Ozcare Robina |
| Address: | 214-218 Highfield Dr, Robina |
| Details of event: | Join us at our Ozcare Robina office to connect with other carers and healthcare professionals. Dementia Advisors, Rebecca Wright and Deirdre Bester, will provide information and resources to support your role as a carer. |
| Parking: | Shared carpark between Anglicare and Ozcare on North Hill Drive |
| Cost: | Free |
| Region: | Gold Coast |
| Name of the event: | Seniors Health & Lifestyle Expo |
| Date: | Thursday 20th September 2018 |
| Time: | 9:00am – 1:00pm |
| Venue: | Albert Waterways Centre, Broadbeach |
| Address: | 91 Sunshine Boulevard, Mermaid Waters (corner Bacardi Court), Mermaid Waters Queensland |
| Details of event: | Gold Coast Dementia Advisors will be present at an Ozcare booth to answer questions about dementia and chat about brain health. |
| Parking: | Some parking at Community Centre, ample parking at Pacific Fair shopping centre. |
| Cost: | Free |
MACKAY
| Region: | Mackay |
| Name of the event: | Mackay Community Visitors Association, Information Day |
| Date: | Wednesday 12 September 2018 |
| Time: | 10am -1.00pm |
| Venue: | North Mackay Bowls Club |
| Address: | Malcomson Street |
| Details of event: | Guest speakers and service providers present. |
| Parking: | On site parking |
| Cost: | Free |
| Contact: | Tracey 07 4953 4878 office hours |
| Region: | Mackay |
| Name of the event: | Mackay Alzheimer’s Inc. Dementia Expo |
| Date: | Friday 21st September 2018 |
| Time: | 10 am – 1.00pm |
| Venue: | North Mackay Bowls Club |
| Address: | Malcomson Street |
| Details of event: | Present service providers and Guest speakers on the day.
Morning tea and light lunch provide |
| Parking: | Onsite parking |
| Cost: | Free – must RSVP (see below) |
| Contact: | RSVP: Contact Judy to register your attendance for catering purposes on 4952 6077 during office hours |
ROCKHAMPTON
| Region: | Rockhampton |
| Name of the event: | Dementia Awareness month walk and talk: Keeping ‘D’ from the Door…. is it possible? |
| Date: | Thursday 27th September 2018 |
| Time: | 7am – 7.45am |
| Venue: | 6:25am for a 6.30am start |
| Address: | Meet at the Criterion Hotel, Quay St, Rockhampton |
| Details of event: |
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| Parking: | On the street |
| Cost: | $5 per person includes breakfast snack and drink |
| Contact: | Any queries and to RSVP: Trish Maude, Dementia Advisor Ozcare – 4937 4257 or trish.maude@ozcare.org.au |
SOUTH BURNETT
| Region: | South Burnett |
| Name of the event: | Understanding Dementia |
| Date: | 4th September 2018 |
| Time: | 10am |
| Venue: | Nanango Library |
| Address: | 48 Drayton St, Nanango |
| Details of event: | Join our Dementia Advisory and Support Service during Dementia Awareness Month to learn more about dementia and how to live well with dementia. |
| Parking: | Street parking |
| Cost: | Free |
| Region: | South Burnett |
| Name of the event: | Understanding Dementia |
| Date: | 12th September 2018 |
| Time: | 10am |
| Venue: | Wondai Library |
| Address: | 78 MacKenzie St, Wondai |
| Details of event: | Join our Dementia Advisory and Support Service during Dementia Awareness Month to learn more about dementia and how to live well with dementia. |
| Parking: | Street parking |
| Cost: | Free |
SUNSHINE COAST
| Region: | Sunshine Coast |
| Name of the event: | Healthy Cognitive, Free dementia prevention & information session |
| Date: | Thursday 20th September 2018 |
| Time: | 10am to 12pm |
| Venue: | Caloundra Powerboat Club, opposite the Pacific Lutheran School |
| Address: | 2 Lamerough Parade, Golden Beach |
| Details of event: | Want to know how to remain mentally healthy?
Join us for a session to learn ways to improve cognitive health through fun and effective programs that help you remain mentally healthy. This 2 hr session will have presenters from the following organisations –
For more information visit the Healthy Ageing Partnership at www.healthyageingpartnership.com |
| Parking: | Free on site and street parking |
| Cost: | Free |
| Contact: | Book your seat on 5444 5833 |
TOWNSVILLE
| Region: | Townsville |
| Name of the event: | Living well with dementia walk |
| Date: | Saturday 29th September 2018 |
| Time: | 10 am – 12pm |
| Venue: | Townsville foreshore |
| Address: | On the Strand across from the Aquarius building |
| Details of event: | Offer light refreshments after the walk; Bring a hat, sunscreen, water bottle and comfortable shoes. |
| Parking: | On the street |
| Cost: | Free |