Gympie Dementia Friendly Alliance

19/10/2025

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14/10/2025

An additional local upcoming event, however please note there is a 2-day commitment to be part of this one:

Caring for a Parent with Dementia – Wed, 10 Dec 2025, 9:30 am & Thurs, 11 Dec 2025, 9:30am- 2:30pm - https://CPDGympie.eventbrite.com.au

This therapeutic program is designed to help sons and daughters navigate the practical, psychological, and emotional issues that arise when caring for a parent with dementia. You are required to attend both days.

The program is suitable for: Family carers and family members of people living with dementia. It is recommended that participants have previously attended an introductory session on dementia. This session is not suitable for professionals employed in the health or aged care sectors.

Caring for a Parent With Dementia Program by Dementia Australia

14/10/2025

Another upcoming local event:

Carer Wellness Program – Tue, 9 Dec 2025, 9:30am- 2:30pm - https://CWPGympie.eventbrite.com.au

This session focuses on the health and wellbeing of those involved in caring for a person living with dementia, whether they live with you or elsewhere. Carers may include partners, family members and friends.

The program is suitable for: Family carers and family members of people living with dementia. It is recommended that participants have previously attended an introductory session on dementia. This session is not suitable for professionals employed in the health or aged care sectors.

Carer Wellness Program delivered by Dementia Australia

08/10/2025

Turning the Tide: Early Detection and Intervention in Cognitive Decline and Dementia thanks to Country to Coast QLD

Date and time: Thu, 30 Oct 2025 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM AEST
Location: Gunabul Homestead, 9 Power Road Gympie, QLD 4570

Dementia is now the leading cause of death in Australia. Without change, the number of people living with dementia will more than double by 2058 creating one of the most pressing public health challenges facing our communities. New treatments and diagnostic tools mean early detection and intervention could change the trajectory of dementia care forever. Join the next Clinical Society event in Gympie to explore early detection, new therapies, and innovations in dementia care.

This interactive evening includes CPD-accredited learning, lived experience voices, and practical strategies for clinicians, with dinner provided.

Learning Objectives

Explore current tools for screening and early diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia.
Explore innovations in early intervention and post-diagnostic dementia care.
Learn about new pharmacological interventions.
Discover how technology and social prescribing are transforming dementia care.
Promote culturally responsive and inclusive practices for priority populations.
Speakers

Geriatricians, GPs, allied health professionals.

Local lived experience advocates.

Dementia Australia & Dementia Support Australia representatives.

Cost: Free (includes dinner and refreshments) / RACGP & ACRRM CPD-accredited

Who should attend: GPs, nurses, allied health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers, aged care and dementia clinicians, HHS and primary care partners.

Presented by Country to Coast QLD (CCQ)
Part of our ongoing Clinical Society series connecting 2,400+ professionals across the region.

Questions? Contact educationandworkforce@c2coast.org.au

You can watch CCQ’s Julie Dymock, alongside Dr Christelle Greeff, GP Palliative Care Maleny; Dr Harry Jacobs, Authorised VAD Practitioner; and Dr Diedre Stalk, Senior Medical Officer QVAD Support and Pharmacy Service at a Clinical Society event in Buderim.

Turning the Tide: Early Detection and Intervention in Cognitive Decline and Dementia

26/09/2025

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25/09/2025

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21/09/2025

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When executive Craig 'Moose' Moore received a diagnosis for early onset dementia at the age of 46, his world was turned upside down.

20/09/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended the Gympie Dementia Friendly Alliance community workshop that was held this week at Gunabul Homestead.

A special thank you to Kim Whitfield from Nightingale Law for her discussion around the Dementia journey many face, and her own personal experience caring for a loved one with Dementia and the impact it had on her and her family. This is the second consecutive year that Kim has generously donated her time pro bono to this cause.

Thanks to Uni SC Gympie and Hayley and Amanda for their work behind the scenes and for the overview of Hayley’s current research around Dementia.

A shoutout to Fiona Keable from The Real Body Movement for her support throughout the week and for her generous donation on behalf of the TRBM family, that paid for afternoon tea for the community workshop.

Thanks to Kylie from RangeCare for organising the Dementia themed cupcakes that everyone enjoyed at both events this week.

We’d also like to thank Penny and Raelene for their ongoing drive behind the local Carers Support group and to Marguerite Moore for her guidance and encouragement in this space in general. Thanks to Gary and his wife for blessing us with their story also at the workshop.

….but most of all thank you to all of the families, loved ones and carers that battle Dementia on a daily basis to support someone they love and care for.

Finally a last minute thank you to Bravo Disability Support Network Inc for granting Cindy Buchan the time and freedom to bring this weeks events together and to People with Disability Australia for allowing Sean Connelly to coordinate the events and provide ongoing support to the Dementia Alliance.

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16/09/2025

Thanks to Gympie The real treasure is the town for coming along on our Dementia Walk today.

It was a great turnout, and it was good to show our collective support for people diagnosed with Dementia and their families and carers.

Some of the people that joined us today, had also lost someone to Dementia and just wanted to honour their memory ❤️‍🩹

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15/09/2025

Don’t forget today is the day to show your support for both people with Dementia and for carers and loved ones affected by Dementia.

The walk will be a slow stroll or roll, depending on your mobility and we’ll meet in Memorial Park just beside the Memorial Lane crossing.

We will then cross at the crossing and travel up Memorial Lane before turning right onto Mary St.

For those able to do the full walk, we’ll be traveling up to the Post Office and crossing at Bella Casa, before walking back down to the Gold City Sound Stage for some cupcakes and a chat.

If you or someone you care for is unable to do the full loop, you can cross at Westpac and wait at the centre stage area until we return.

Today there is no judgement, no stigma, just love and support as many of the organisers of this walk have also been personally affected by Dementia.

Bring a smile, and a hat or water bottle if you wish, and we’ll see you from 9.30am for a 10am start.
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