This yarn gives a greater understanding about dementia and shared experiences.

• What is dementia? - symptoms and signs.
• Understanding changes in behaviour.
• How to communicate.
• Carer wellness.
• Dementia friendly communities.
• Advocacy and peer support.
• Virtual session – walking with someone with dementia.

We will share stories and talk about strategies to support individuals and people living with dementia. Dementia Australia’s facilitators have specialist dementia knowledge, skills and experience. This session is delivered interactively; you will be encouraged to share your experiences alongside other participants giving you an opportunity to develop new support networks. Suitable for: Anyone impacted by dementia.

When: Thursday, 16th October 2025 - 10am to 3pm (5 hours)

Where: The Civic Gunnedah, 83 Chandos Street, Gunnedah NSW 2380

Cost: FREE

Additional information: This session will be delivered in a yarning format in a culturally safe space. To register, please contact Annette at 0482 161 473 or Sophia at 0434 806 232 or email Annette.Noffke@dementia.org.au or Sophia.Townend@dementia.org.au