Dementia Awareness Month - Small Actions Big Difference

Bellingen Shire Council is pleased to support a free Dementia Awareness Seminar to be held in Coffs Harbour on Friday 21 September from 9.30am.

September is Dementia Awareness Month and this year’s theme is ‘Small Actions Big Difference’.  The seminar aims to bring together people from various backgrounds to help raise awareness and support for people living with dementia, their families and carers.

More than 425,000 Australians are estimated to be living with dementia, which is the second leading cause of death for all Australians and the leading cause of death for Australian women.

Dementia Australia CEO Maree McCabe said “This September, during Dementia Awareness Month, we will be highlighting the small actions people can take to create a big difference by inviting the community to pledge their support and become a Dementia Friend. The Dementia Friends program aims to transform the way we, as a community, think, act and talk about dementia. Join thousands of others who have already signed up to become a Dementia Friend. Details are available at www.dementiafriendly.org.au.

Bellingen Shire Mayor, Cr Dominic King “Dementia can have a devastating effect on individuals and families and as a community it is important to get quality information which may ally some of the fear and misconceptions surrounding dementia.”

Dementia Awareness Month is Dementia Australia’s National awareness-raising campaign held every year throughout September. For more information about Dementia Awareness Month, including information about events and how you can get involved, visit www.dementia.org.au.

The Coffs Harbour Event will be held as follows:

Friday 21 September – 9.30am – 12.30pm C.exCoffs, 1 Vernon Street Coffs Harbour Free Entry – Morning tea included.

Bookings are essential - register online at: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dementia-awareness-seminar-coffs-harbour-tickets-48470151528 or call 03 9816 5784 or email [email protected].