Dementia friendly communities
Understanding Dementia guide
The Understanding dementia guide is designed for people who have been given a diagnosis of dementia and for their friends and families.
It is designed to be a helpful starting point for you to get to know a little bit more about the condition and to help you access support, specifically in the Ku-ring-gai Council area.
More information and view the guide
Dementia Australia
Family Carer information sessions and education
Social dementia cafes
Dementia Cafés provide a place for people living with dementia and their family carers to relax, socialise and discover ways to live well with dementia. Participants share morning tea and chats, stay active and become informed about services and supports.
West Pymble
An opportunity to get together over coffee, do a little exercise and enjoy a break from the confines of home. Contact KNC Care on 9988 4966 for details.
Warrawee
A weekly DCaf social café is held at The Warrawee Club each Thursday, 10am to 12pm. Carers discussion groups are also held monthly on Thursdays 11am - 12pm. Activities include fitness sessions, speakers and activity providers (art, music therapy etc), croquet and a variety of table-based activities. Contact Fiona on 0402 837 877 or feeshal@optusnet.com.au. Independently run by volunteers, family carers and people living with dementia.
Ku-ring-gai Dementia Alliance
The Ku-ring-gai Dementia Alliance (KDA) was formed in order to create a dementia-friendly community in Ku-ring-gai, so that those living with dementia, their families and carers can participate happily in community life. The Alliance developed an Action Plan in 2023 which was approved by Dementia Australia. The progress report that was sent to Dementia Australia in July 2024 resulted in Ku-ring-gai achieving 'dementia friendly community' status, with the certificate below delivered by Dementia Australia.