Northern Beaches Dementia Alliance
The Northern Beaches Dementia Alliance aims to create a Dementia-Friendly Community:
- A place where people living with dementia are supported to live a high quality of life with meaning and purpose.
- A place where people living with dementia are understood, included and accepted without the stigma associated with dementia.
- A place that provides opportunities for social participation for people living with dementia and their carers to reduce social isolation.
- A safe physical and social environment for people living with dementia
What is a Dementia-Friendly Community?
This is an initiative of Dementia Australia where local communities are empowered to make a difference.
A Dementia-Friendly Community is “a place where people living with dementia are supported to live a high quality of life with meaning, purpose and value.” (Dementia Australia, 2019).
Tip of the Month
Our monthly tips are provided by members of the Dementia Alliance Advisory Group or those with lived experiences of dementia.
You do not need to be alone when caring for someone with dementia
The importance of being with others who experience the same issues, people with whom you can relate, share your challenges, and exchange tips, cannot be understated.
There are several activities and groups to help make the path an easier one, where you can not only get help but also assist others. Pick a day and choose one of the meetings available. There are several options on the Northern Beaches, please see below...
Upcoming Events
| Date | Topic | Location | Session | Program Details | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Tuesday each month | Chatter'Cino - Dementia Friendly Cafe | Tastebuds, Terrey Hills Flower Centre, 287 Mona Vale Road, Terry Hills | 10 - 11am | Monthly dementia cafe coordinated by Proveda | 1300 002 262, hello@proveda.com.au www.proveda.com.au |
| First Thursday each month | Mindful Brews - Dementia Friendly Cafe | 3 Gondola Rd, North Narrabeen | 10am - 12noon | Monthly dementia cafe coordinated by MWP Care | Linda: 9913 3244 LMancini@mwpcare.com.au |
| Second Thursday each month | Chatter’Cino – Dementia Friendly Café | Club Totem, 195 Condamine Street, Balgowlah | 11am - 1pm | Monthly dementia café coordinated by Proveda | 1300 002 262. hello@proveda.com.au www.proveda.com.au |
| Third Tuesday each month | Dementia Carer Support Group | Anglicare, 14 Rodborough Road, Frenchs Forest | 10 - 11.30am | Monthly carer support group supported by Anglicare's Dementia Advisor | Call Jess to register: 0438 831 446 |
| Third Friday each month | Chatter'Cino - Dementia Friendly Cafe | Aqua Bar, Dee Why RSL Club, 932 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why | 10 - 11am | Monthly dementia cafe coordinated by Proveda | 1300 002 262, hello@proveda.com.au www.proveda.com.au |
| Every 6 weeks | Memory Lane Cafe | Avalon Recreation Centre, 59 Old Barrenjoey Rd, Avalon Beach | 10am -12noon | Dementia cafe coordinated by Dementia Australia | Alison: 0482 188 147 NSW.memorylanecafe@dementia.org.au |
| Tuesday 4th March | Dementia Support Info Session | Glen St Library Cnr Glen St and Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest | 11am-12.30pm | Seniors Festival Dementia Support Information https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/library/whats-on/all-library-events/seniors-festival-dementia-support-information-session-glen | Glen St Library 8495-5028 |
| Wednesday 26 March | Dementia Support Info Session | Warringah Mall Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale | 1.30pm-3.00pm | Seniors Festival Dementia Support Information https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/library/whats-on/all-library-events/seniors-festival-dementia-support-information-session-warringah | Warringah Mall Library 8459-5022 |
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Get in touch
Help us make the Northern Beaches dementia friendly. If you would like information about support services for you or a loved one, email us at dementiaalliancenb@gmail.com.
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