Dementia and Your Caring Role - Parkville - VIC

Dementia and Your Caring Role program by Dementia Australia. Suitable for: Family carers and family members of people living with dementia.

This program provides an understanding of dementia and how to care for someone living with dementia.

It includes strategies and resources for:

• communicating effectively
• meaningful activities
• understanding changes in behaviour
• making your home dementia-friendly
• the impact of caring for someone with dementia.

Suitable for: Family carers and family members of people living with dementia. This program is not suitable for professionals employed in the health or aged care sectors.

This program runs over 4 sessions:

• Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
• Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
• Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
• Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Dementia Australia's facilitators have specialist dementia knowledge, skills and experience. This program is delivered interactively, you will be encouraged to share your experiences alongside other participants giving you an opportunity to develop new support networks.

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Dementia Australia Car Park: Limited Car parking is available in the car park located off Oak Street, Just before (Kuala Lumpur Lane).

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

For event related enquiries please contact Dementia Australia on 0408 301 800 or email Vic.Booking@dementia.org.au.

Alternatively for general enquires you can contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500 or email helpline@dementia.org.au.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

It is ideal if you can bring your ticket. However, if you have completed your registration we will have your details and forgetting your ticket won’t be a problem.

How can I find out about other events being run by Dementia Australia?

Visit the Dementia Australia website and view the Events Calendar.

What is available to professionals?

This event is not suitable for professional carers or people employed in the health or aged care industries. The resources, content and delivery will not meet the needs of professionals. To explore Dementia Australia’s range of professional development please visit the Centre for Dementia Learning.