Grief, Loss and Dementia Therapeutic Program - Milton - QLD
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Grief, Loss and Dementia Therapeutic Program - Milton - QLD

Grief, Loss and Dementia session by Dementia Australia. Suitable for: Family carers and family members of people living with dementia.

Date and time

Starts on Tue, 24 Sep 2024 9:30 AM AEST

Location

Location to be advised on confirmation

Milton Milton, QLD 4064 Australia

About this event

  • Event lasts 4 hours

These therapeutic sessions provide an understanding of grief and loss and its impact on family carers of someone living with Dementia. Discuss the ways people may experience and express their grief and promote self care and resilience strategies.

You will gain knowledge and emotional support in:

  • understanding your needs and responses to grief and loss
  • putting into practice self care strategies to support your wellbeing and build resilience

Suitable for: Family carers and family members of people living with dementia. It is recommended that participants have previously attended an introductory session on dementia. This session is not suitable for professionals employed in the health or aged care sectors.

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

This program runs over 2 sessions:

  • Tuesday 24 September, from 9:30am to 1:30pm
  • Thursday 26 September, from 9:30am to 1:30pm

FAQs

Where is this event held and what are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

This 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?

For event related enquiries please contact (add specific facilitator/admin contact details).

Alternatively for general enquires you can contact Client Services on 1800 588 699 or email qld.booking@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.


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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.