Carer Gateway Information Session - Mackay - QLD

Carer Gateway Information Session - Mackay - QLD

Carer Gateway Information session - Understanding Dementia and accessing services, presented by Dementia Australia.

Date and time

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM AEST

Location

Please speak with us for venue detail

TBA Mackay, QLD 4740 Australia

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour

If you provide support for a loved one... there is help available for you too.

Dementia Australia and Carer Gateway gives carers access to a range of free services and supports to help them in their caring role. Join us for a free information session and find out how we can best support you.

This session provides information for families and carers on how to access free dementia specific services including counselling, coaching, connecting with other carers, practical assistance, planned and emergency respite.

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.

To find out more about Carer Gateway call 1800 422 737 or visit carergateway.gov.au

FAQs

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

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 booking line on 1800 588 699.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

You will be contacted via the phone number you have registered with for a brief chat. You can call our booking line on 1800 588 699 or you can email us at qld.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 need a ticket?

No need to bring a ticket as you will be fully registered once you have spoken to a member of our bookings team.

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.

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Dementia Australia

Dementia Australia is the source of trusted information, education and services for the estimated half a million Australians living with dementia, and the almost 1.6 million people involved in their care. We advocate for positive change and support vital research.

We are here to support people impacted by dementia, and to enable them to live as well as possible. No matter how you are impacted by dementia or who you are, we are here for you.

Founded by carers more than 35 years ago, today we are the national peak body for people living with dementia, their families and carers.

We involve people impacted by dementia and their experiences in our activities and decision-making, to make sure we are representative of the diverse range of dementia experiences. We amplify the voices of people impacted by dementia through advocating and sharing stories to help inform and inspire others.

For more information on the services we offer and advice on dementia please contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500.