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National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500
An Australian Government initiative
Monday to Friday 8.00 am – 5.00 pm
Email: help@alzqld.asn.au
Website: www.alzheimers.org.au
Being concerned about your memory can be a frightening experience. We are there to help whether you
- Have a diagnosis of dementia
- Care for a person with memory concerns
- Or just need to know more
Postal Address: P.O. Box 9360,
GCMC 9726
For free information, support and counselling please phone the
National Dementia Helpline1800 100 500
Alzheimer’s Australia (Qld) also has member organizations or Dementia and Memory Community Centres in Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Maryborough, Toowoomba, and on the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast. For details please call (07) 5538 8221 or the National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500
Our website provides in-depth information and fact sheets on all aspects of living with dementia as well as information relating to the latest research.
Our other services include community education, advocacy; training for aged care, community and health workers and support for carers.
Alzheimer’s Australia (Qld) has member organizations or Dementia and Memory Community Centres in Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Maryborough, Toowoomba, and on the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast. For details please call (07) 5538 8221. We offer a calendar of events and activities and have drop in centres.
Please visit our website www.alzheimers.org.au or phone (07) 5538 8221 for further details.
Alzheimer's Australia (Qld)’s Gold Coast Dementia and Memory Community Centre is a resource and public drop-in centre for people seeking information about dementia and dementia services in their local area. Services offered at the Gold Coast Dementia and Memory Centre include:
· Resources such as books, journals and videos;
· Regular visits by local dementia and memory experts (including general practitioners, neurologists, counsellors, educators etc);
· Computer access to online services;
· Counselling services;
· Activities and events; and
· Links to other local dementia information and support services.
These services are an Australian Government Initiative and are delivered by Alzheimer's Australia (Qld). Services are available to people with dementia, their carers and family, people with memory concerns, people at risk of developing dementia, and the broader community. Please feel free to visit the centre during business hours on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday. Alternatively, the Centre can be contacted Mon-Fri (9am-5pm) if you have any enquiries, would like to book a free appointment with a counsellor, or if you wish to sign-up for activities or educational courses.
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