Book now for May’s Dementia-Friendly Carer Gateway information session

Local registered carers of someone living with dementia, a chronic condition, or a diagnosed disease are invited to attend these sessions to gain valuable insights, practical strategies, and a sense of community for carers and individuals living with dementia.

These final two sessions of the series, which began in March, will cover:

• Alfred Health Carers’ Carer Gateway.
• Carer support and services.
• Forget Me Not – dementia-friendly café social groups.
• Carers Social Support Groups.

Cardinia Shire Council has partnered with Alfred Health Carers, Dementia Services Australia and Dementia Australia, to bring these sessions to our community.

Come and learn, share, and connect with others who are navigating similar challenges. Bookings open now online at: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/carersessions2025

All sessions will be held at Outlook Community Centre, 24 Toomuc Valley Rd, Pakenham, are free to attend, and will include refreshments.

Event Details

'Practical Matters in Dementia Care, Tips and Strategies' *

This session is for those already registered with Carer Gateway and eager to learn more.

• Tuesday 6 May 2025, from 1–3pm
• Afternoon tea included

Come and explore practical matters in dementia care, with useful tips and strategies, Q & A. Hear from carers who attend the Forget Me Not café and the Carers social support group which meets monthly in Cardinia Shire.

* Please note: "Session 1: Carer Gateway '101' Learning the Basics" previously planned for 11am–12.15pm on Tuesday 6 May has been cancelled. Anyone already booked for Session 1 has been notified of this change and existing bookings for Session 2 are not impacted and will still go ahead as planned and detailed above (i.e., 1–3pm, Tuesday 6 May). We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding!

Cardinia Shire Council is committed to supporting our local carers and older community members. Through this partnership, we aim to provide comprehensive resources and support for carers and those affected by dementia and other chronic conditions and diagnosed diseases.

These events are part of Council’s ongoing efforts to ensure that our community members age well and receive the support they need.

For bookings and enquiries, please contact Alfred Health on 5940 4728 or complete the online booking form at www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/carersessions2025

For more information about these sessions and other Ageing Well events and activities supported by Council, visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/AgeingWellEvents