What’s Available in Your Community

It is possible for people diagnosed with dementia to live well with the illness – provided they get support, and that the people who are supporting them do too.
People with dementia can still try new things, stay involved in their local communities and favourite activities, and develop new friendships and interests.
Please find below a list of Dementia Support Groups for people living with dementia, their families and carers that are supported by Ozcare’s Dementia Advisors.
Dementia Café in Ipswich
Ozcare Ipswich holds a dementia cafe for people living with dementia, friends, family, and members of the local community. It is held on the fourth Thursday of every second month from 10.30am to 12.30pm. For more information contact 1800 Ozcare (1800 692 273).
Living Well with Dementia group in Bundaberg
Ozcare Bundaberg encourages people living with dementia, their family, and carers to join us on the third Friday of every month from February to December for a group that focuses on joint activities for the person living with dementia and their carers. We meet at a local community café or at Ozcare offices and the group is run by dementia adviser Denise Hodder. For more information contact 1800 Ozcare (1800 692 273).
Younger Onset Dementia Group with Mackay Alzheimer’s, in Mackay
Younger people living with dementia in Mackay are invited to come along on the third Thursday of each month to Mackay Alzheimer’s offices at 167 Evans Street, South Mackay. This group is supported by Ozcare’s dementia advisor for Mackay, Diane Barber. For more information contact 1800 Ozcare (1800 692 273).
Social group in Mackay
This support group is for older people living with dementia and their carers. It meets on the second Friday of the month from 11.30am to 1.30pm, at the City Bowls Club, 305 Shakespeare Street, Mackay. This group is run in partnership with Mackay Alzheimer’s and is supported by Ozcare’s dementia advisory for Mackay, Diane Barber. For more information contact 1800 Ozcare (1800 692 273).
Dinner with Friends, in Townsville
People with dementia are invited to this monthly social get-together, held on a Friday evening, usually at local restaurants. This group is supported by Ozcare’s dementia advisor for Townsville, Ruth McCall. For more information contact 1800 Ozcare (1800 692 273).
Walking group in Townsville
People with dementia and their carers are invited to a weekly walking group, run by Heart Foundation Walking, with support from Ozcare’s Dementia Advisory and Support Service. For more information contact 1800 Ozcare (1800 692 273).
Social groups in Cairns
Ozcare’s dementia advisor for Cairns, Britta Hollamby, supports two social groups for people with dementia in Cairns. One is aimed at older people with dementia and carers and meets on the third Tuesday of each month at a café. The second group is for people with dementia and meets every two weeks, on Fridays, at a café. For more information contact 1800 Ozcare (1800 692 273).
Dementia Services

We offer a range of services to support people living with dementia, their carers and families to make sense of things and move forward.
Dementia Advisory & Support Service
Learn MoreDementia Friendly Home Care
Learn MoreDementia Friendly Day Respite Care
Learn MoreDementia Friendly Aged Care Facilities
Learn MoreBranch Locations
Toowoomba Dementia Care Facilities
Brisbane Dementia Care Facilities
Sunshine Coast Dementia Care Facilities
Wide Bay Dementia Care Facilities
Central Queensland Dementia Care Facilities
North Queensland Dementia Care Facilities
Far North Queensland Dementia Care Facilities
Practical Advice & Support

Let’s talk about dementia. We’ve compiled some helpful information to help families make sense of behaviours and put in place strategies to go forward.