Together, we turn dementia awareness into action.
We support people living with dementia, their carers and their families. We bring research, lived experience and community together, so no one has to face dementia alone.
The Living Hub
A warm, dementia-friendly space at Max Webber Library, Blacktown. "Looking back, moving forward."
Every Tuesday · 1:00pm–2:30pm
Last Saturday of the month · 10:30am–12:00pm
Bookings essential →Dementia touches every community
Dementia Friends Unite (DFU)
Culturally and linguistically diverse families face real barriers to dementia care. Stigma, fear, language and misconceptions can create a silence that leaves families without support.
Dementia Friends Unite is a culturally safe, community-based education program working to change that. It was co-designed with dementia alliances and care providers, and delivers dementia education in eight commonly spoken languages.
A Priority Population
Australia's National Dementia Action Plan names CALD communities as a priority. Yet they remain underrepresented in research, service design and care. We exist to help close that gap.
Knowledge brings hope and direction
Until there is a cure, research and lived experience give our community guidance. We translate what scientists learn about the brain into practical understanding for everyday life.
Understanding the brain
Plain-language explanations of how dementia affects memory, thinking and behaviour, so families know what to expect.
Brain health & risk reduction
Simple, practical steps that support a healthier brain at every age. Small changes can make a real difference.
Research into action
We connect clinicians, researchers and people with lived experience, and share what works with our community.
Ambiguous loss
Sometimes a loved one is still here, yet so much has changed. That in-between grief has a name: ambiguous loss. Naming it can be the first step toward coping.
We help carers and families understand these feelings, find words for them, and feel less alone in carrying them.
Learn about ambiguous loss →"Looking back, moving forward."
Grief and love can live side by side. Our gatherings make space for both.
Our programs & events
Free, welcoming and dementia-friendly. Bring your carer or loved one.
The Living Hub
Gentle activities to spark memories and learn new skills. Connection, creativity and confidence.
The Living Hub — Saturday session
The same warm Living Hub welcome, on the last Saturday of each month.
How to be Dementia Friendly
Learn how to make a difference for others, and for yourself, as we work toward a dementia-friendly Blacktown.
The Action Platform
We are moving beyond awareness into action. Our new platform spotlights the researchers, clinicians, PhD students and professionals working in dementia care, alongside the voices of people with lived experience.
Our very first Inaugural Action Interview will be announced soon.
Get involved or be featured →Working in dementia?
If you are a researcher, clinician or have lived experience to share, we would love to hear from you. Get in touch or share with a colleague.
NewPath
We work alongside NewPath to connect our community with trusted support, services and pathways for people living with dementia and their carers.
Be part of the action
Come to a session, share your experience, or help build a dementia-friendly community. Everyone is welcome.