What’s happening?
Dementia Australia is offering free education and support sessions in Townsville and Bowen between 15 and 19 September, 2025. These sessions are designed for people living with dementia, their carers, family, and friends. Bookings are essential.
Why it matters
There are an estimated 85,200 people living with dementia in Queensland. Without a medical breakthrough this number is expected to rise to more than 168,300 by 2054. The sessions provide opportunities to better understand dementia and to discuss the services and support that Dementia Australia can provide.
Local impact
The program brings dementia-specific education directly to Townsville and Bowen communities. Sessions will cover topics such as memory concerns, changes in behaviour, carer wellbeing, and communication. Carers, families, and friends will also have access to information on practical assistance, counselling, respite services, and networking opportunities.
By the numbers
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85,200 people currently live with dementia in Queensland.
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The number is expected to rise to 168,300 by 2054.
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9 education sessions are scheduled across Townsville and Bowen between 15–19 September 2025.
Zoom in
The sessions begin in Townsville on Monday 15 September with the Carer Gateway Information Session at 2pm, followed by Communication and Dementia at 3:30pm. On Tuesday 16 September, Townsville hosts the Carer Wellness Program from 9:30am to 2:30pm. Later that day in Bowen, Worried About Your Memory? runs from 2pm to 4:30pm.
On Wednesday 17 September, Townsville offers EDIE for Family Carers from 9am to 1pm. Bowen will host an Understanding Dementia session at 9:30am, and Townsville will hold a Dementia Supports & Networking Session at 3:30pm.
On Thursday 18 September, Townsville hosts another Understanding Dementia session at 9:30am, followed by Worried About Your Memory? from 2pm to 4:30pm. The program concludes in Townsville on Friday 19 September with Understanding Changes in Behaviour from 9:30am to 12pm.
Zoom out
Dementia Australia’s program includes a mix of education and practical support. Sessions cover carer wellness, communication, understanding dementia, memory changes, and behavioural changes. Virtual reality technology will also be used in the EDIE for Family Carers session to enhance knowledge of dementia.
What to look for next?
Bookings are required for all sessions. Registrations can be made online at Dementia Australia or through the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
| Date | Location | Session | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 15 Sept 2025 | Townsville | Carer Gateway Information Session | 2pm – 3pm |
| Townsville | Communication and Dementia | 3:30pm – 5pm | |
| Tue 16 Sept 2025 | Townsville | Carer Wellness Program | 9:30am – 2:30pm |
| Bowen | Worried About Your Memory? | 2pm – 4:30pm | |
| Wed 17 Sept 2025 | Townsville | EDIE for Family Carers | 9am – 1pm |
| Bowen | Understanding Dementia | 9:30am – 11am | |
| Townsville | Dementia Supports & Networking Session | 3:30pm – 4:30pm | |
| Thu 18 Sept 2025 | Townsville | Understanding Dementia | 9:30am – 11am |
| Townsville | Worried About Your Memory? | 2pm – 4:30pm | |
| Fri 19 Sept 2025 | Townsville | Understanding Changes in Behaviour | 9:30am – 12pm |
