FriendLine is for anyone who needs to reconnect or just wants a chat. All conversations with FriendLine are casual and anonymous and our friendly volunteers are ready to talk about......
Sharing the news of a dementia diagnosis might seem daunting. It can be hard to know how to broach such significant news, and you might be concerned about how people......
The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) has for the past four decades been bringing research to life to improve health outcomes and aged care practice as well as to guide......
Reminiscence is recognised as an important and therapeutic part of ageing. Through recalling past events, reminiscence encourages older adults to communicate and interact in a connective social activity. Using a......
Connections is a free activity for people living with dementia and their carers. Based on the National Gallery of Australia’s Art and Alzheimer’s program, Connections is run by trained gallery facilitators......
An informed and credible consumer voice in health in Victoria and fostered meaningful partnerships between health consumers and the Victorian health sector. Provide training and support to health services and health-related organisations......
Humankind aims to support people living with chronic illness and their loved ones to achieve positive and respectful relationships. https://www.humankind-relationships.com.au/...
The Chronic Illness Alliance has provided a directory of support groups for various chronic conditions in Victoria. This is useful if you are seeking support, or want to become involved......
Solace is a non-detrimental Self-Support Group for people who have lost their partners, with branches in all States. The Brighton Branch meets Weekly Mondays from 1pm-3pm at the Brighton Senior......
Listing and functions of carer support groups https://www.dementia.org.au/services/carer-support-groups ...