Dementia Friendly Woollahra

People living with dementia are at the heart of all dementia-friendly communities, sharing their experiences to help create an inclusive community for all. You can be an individual, a group, a business or organisation, anyone can make a difference.

• The Carers Network is a supportive group for carers of people living with dementia. Led by a Dementia Consultant and Holdsworth, meetings are held monthly. Phone: 1300 882 962
• Dementia Friendly Woollahra Collaborative is a local initiative funded by Council and led by Holdsworth. The collaborative brings together community members, people with lived experience, professionals and support organisations to build an inclusive community. Meetings are bi-monthly. Special events are held regularly. New members are welcome. Phone: 1300 882 962
• Cognitive Disorders Clinic at Prince of Wales Hospital
  Help people who are experiencing cognitive decline from ageing or age-related diseases. (Please note a GP referral is required). Phone: 9382 4252
• Uniting War Memorial Hospital - Geriatric Flying Squad. Phone: 0408 855 156
• The Cottage Dementia Day Centre, Darling Point
  Providing social support to people living with dementia through a dynamic day program of great fun and good company. Phone: 8338 8506
• Dementia Friendly Woollahra Support & Services(PDF, 1MB)
  A printable document providing contact details for all local dementia and aged care services.

• National Dementia Helpline - Call 1800 100 500.
• Dementia Australia
  The peak body in Australia providing support and advocacy. Phone: 9805 0100
• My Aged Care
  Starting point access Government support to stay at home. Phone: 1800 200 422

   

Getting Around

• National Public Toilet Map
• Driving and Dementia
  Warning signs, responsibilities, tips and alternatives to driving.
• Mobility Parking Permit

Mobile Apps

• Dementia Friendly Home App - Ideas to make your home more accessible. 
• Brain Track App - A free mobile app to monitor brain health from Dementia Australia.

• Heart Street is designed for dementia care and keeps you connected to a loved one who finds technology challenging. Stay connected through easy-to-use messages, music and more. For more information email: hello@heartstreet.com

Safety

• Next of Kin Register
  An NSW Police program where you can register personal information so that in an emergency, police can contact your next of kin if needed.

About Younger Onset Dementia

• Information and resources from Dementia Australia.

General Resources

• The Dementia Australia Hold the Moment podcast is full of real stories about life after a dementia diagnosis. 
• The Dementia Australia website has information about dementia and tips on how to support someone who is agitated or aggressive.
• Dementia Australia - professional development and training.
• Dementia-Friendly Community tools and resources - tips, strategies, support and inspiration to build a dementia friendly community.

• Caring for the Carer
  A short video from the National Dementia Helpline.
• CareBlazer
  Provides dementia information, tips and support.
• Dementia Australia Get Support
  Provides information, advice and support, no matter what your experience of dementia.
• Carers Allowance
  Available from the Australian Government. Find out more at Services Australia.
• Carer Gateway Forum
  An online peer support service where you can connect with other carers, find useful information and gain emotional support.
• Preparing for a Natural Disaster
  Guide for using RediPlan for carers of people living with dementia (Dementia Centre for Research Collaboration).
• Dementia Australia Counselling Services - 1800 100 500 (Free call)
  Free, confidential, professional counselling for individuals, families, couples and professional carers at all stages of a dementia journey. Face-to-face, phone or video conferencing. 
• The National Dementia Helpline - 1800 100 500 (Free call)
  Information, advice, service navigation, emotional support and guidance.

Council has been supporting ageing and disability services for many years, with the provision of community facilities and the allocation of grants and subsidies.

We are working towards making our libraries and other facilities and public spaces more accessible, and a number of Council’s staff across different teams have attended training run by Dementia Australia. We are also proud to support the Dementia Friendly Woollahra initiative.

The Dementia Friendly Communities - Business-Toolkit(PDF, 5MB)  is a resource to assist businesses to become dementia friendly.