The final two Dementia-Friendly and Carer Gateway sessions are coming up this May and bookings are open now for Carer Gateway-registered carers.
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: cardinia.vic.gov.au/carersessions2025
All sessions will be held at Outlook Community Centre, 24 Toomuc Valley Road, Pakenham, are free to attend, and will include refreshments.
Session 1: Carer Gateway ‘101’ Learning the Basics
-11am–12.15pm
-Morning tea included
-Alfred Health Carers explains the services available to you as a registered member of Carer Gateway, a free service that offers a range of programs to support carers. Hear about the carers social support group which meets monthly in Pakenham.
Session 2: Practical Matters in Dementia Care, Tips and Strategies
-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.
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 cardinia.vic.gov.au/carersessions2025
For more information about these sessions and other Ageing Well events and activities supported by council, visit cardinia.vic.gov.au/AgeingWellEvents
