We offer a range of sensitive and flexible services to support you if you have dementia or are caring for someone with dementia.
National Dementia Helpline
Speak with one of our professional consultants about dementia, discuss your needs and connect to a range of programs and services.
The Helpline operates Monday to Friday from 9am -5pm.
Let’s talk dementia
This information session provides an introduction to dementia, its causes, symptoms, and typical changes that may occur for a person living with dementia.
Sessions scheduled for 2019
For more information contact the helpline
Living with Dementia program
If you are living with early stage dementia or are a family carer for someone with dementia, you are welcome to join our early intervention program.
You will get information and support through sharing your experiences with a small group of others in a similar situation. Read more about Living with dementia program here.
Sessions scheduled for 2019
- Currambine – 5 week program starting 20th February 2019
For more information contact the helpline
Community Education
We present about dementia, keeping your brain healthy, the differences between age related changes and dementia, and tips on better communication and supporting people living with dementia all across the Perth metropolitan area, as well as in regional areas. If you are interested in coming to an event, please contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500 and someone from the WA team will let you know about events in your area.
If you are part of a community group, and would like to host an information presentation about dementia, please contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500.
For more information contact the helpline
Counselling - group and individual
Get support, information and advice by telephone or in person anywhere in WA through our Counselling service and network of Dementia Advisory Services.
For more information contact the helpline
Carer Education
In this workshop we will explore how dementia can change those affected by it, and how it impacts on relationships for the person with the illness and those who care for them. We will focus on the grief and loss that dementia can bring, maintaining well-being, and minimising the impact of challenging behaviours.
Carers WA will be presenting this workshop over the coming months, in partnership with Dementia Australia, in the following locations:
- There are currently no workshops scheduled
For more information contact the helpline
Dementia Friends program
For more information contact the helpline