Living With Dementia Program - Dianella - WA

Living With Dementia Program by Dementia Australia. Suitable for: People living with dementia and their family carers and family members.

This program provides an overview of dementia and how to proceed after a diagnosis. It covers coping with change, relationships and communication, planning for the future and staying healthy.

You will gain knowledge in:

• dementia and related issues such as planning for the future
• strategies for living positively with dementia including support
• the management, reduction and/or prevention of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia.

Suitable for: People in the early to mid stages of dementia, their family carers and family members (carers cannot attend alone). Not suitable for paid carers or health professionals, people without a diagnosis or people living with dementia who do not acknowledge their diagnosis.

If you register, you'll be contacted by Dementia Australia to ensure that the program meets your needs and that you're eligible. You will need to attend multiple sessions or a block of time, and should be willing to participate in a workshop and therapeutic environment.

This program runs over 7 sessions:

• Wednesday 4 February 2026, from 10:00am to 12:30pm
• Wednesday 11 February 2026, from 10:00am to 12:30pm
• Wednesday 18 February 2026, from 10:00am to 12:30pm
• Wednesday 25 February 2026, from 10:00am to 12:30pm
• Wednesday 4 March 2026, from 10:00am to 12:30pm
• Wednesday 11 March 2026, from 10:00am to 12:30pm
• Wednesday 18 March 2026, from 10:00am to 12:30pm

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

The venue and address information will be provided upon confirmation of eligibility for the program and registration with Dementia Australia. You will be contacted via the phone number you registered with for a brief chat. Alternatively you can call our Perth office on (08) 9225 4094

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

Parking available at the venue.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

For event related enquiries please contact the Client Services team on 08 9225 4094 or email wa.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.