Support with dementia

‘Forget-Me-Not’ dementia-friendly café sessions

• The “Forget me not” café is a free dementia-friendly social group held monthly in 2 locations, Koo Wee Rup and Pakenham.
• It gives carers and their loved ones living with dementia the opportunity to take part in a regular social activity - within a supportive and understanding environment.

The program: 

• is run in a café style with free entertainment and refreshments
• encourages participants to build friendships and have a good time
• helps people meet others facing similar challenges and give support to each other
• provides a release from the usual routine
• benefits older adults living with dementia in terms of their health and  wellbeing through an inclusive community that  understands their needs.

Koo Wee Rup Regional Health Service (Hewitt Eco House Community Room, Koo Wee Rup)

215 Rossiter Road, Koo Wee Rup
Phone: 5997 9655
Kooweerup Regional Health Service website

Upcoming dates in 2025

Sessions are held from 10am to 12 noon on the last Tuesday of every second month.

• 28 January
• 25 March
• 27 May
• 29 July
• 30 September
• 25 November

Questions and bookings: Call Joanne on 5997 9655 or email to Joanne.Cain@krhs.net.au.

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Outlook Community Centre (Pakenham)

24 Toomuc Valley Rd, Pakenham
Phone: 5940 4728

Upcoming dates in 2025

Sessions are held from 10am to 12 noon on the third Tuesday of the month.

• 18 February
• 18 March
• 15 April
• 20 May
• 17 June
• 15 July
• 19 August
• 16 September
• 21 October
• 18 November
• 16 December

Info and bookings: Call on 5940 4728 or book online: Outlook Community Centre website

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Information about dementia

• Visit Dementia Australia.
• Visit the Better Health Channel.
• Call the National Dementia Helpline: 1800 100 500.
• Dementia Australia website - Become a dementia friend