Dementia is increasing
In 2024, the National Centre for Monitoring Dementia estimates over 421,000 people live with dementia in Australia.
In Knox, there are 2,787 people living with dementia. This is estimated to increase by 148% over the next 35 years.
Dementia Friendly Programs
Dementia Friendly Communities Program
We have partnered with Dementia Australia to put in place a Dementia Friendly Communities Program in Knox.
The program aims to build awareness, understanding and acceptance of dementia, so people living with dementia can continue to participate and remain active in the community.
Becoming a Dementia Friend
Knox Dementia Alliance is keen to deliver Becoming a Dementia Friend training sessions to local groups and businesses. For enquiry and booking, please email [email protected].
Dementia Friendly activities in Knox
Rewire - The Haven Choir
A singing choir for people living with dementia, and their loved ones.
Do you love to sing? Knox's exciting new singing choir is currently running in Boronia.
No experience with a choir is necessary. The choir is facilitated by music therapists.
The Haven Choir runs 10 sessions every term, with weekly sessions on Monday. If Monday happens to be a public holiday, the session will move to the following Monday.
Time: 9:45 am to 11:30 am
Where: Church Hall, 17-19 Falconer Road Boronia 3155
Cost: $5 per person per session / $48 per term
To register your interest or learn more:
Contact Kathy on 9762 8423 or [email protected]
Support
There is support available for people living with dementia, as well as their loved ones and carers.
If you would like a hard copy version, please email [email protected].
Dementia Advisory Group
As part of the Dementia Friendly Communities Program, we have established a Dementia Advisory Group. The group is made up of community and industry volunteers and meets every 4 to 8 weeks to:
- advise and support the development, implementation and monitoring of a Dementia Friendly Action Plan
- advise Council on emerging issues affecting people living with dementia
- better support people living with dementia in the community.
The group operates alongside a Terms of Reference.
The Dementia Advisory Group has fulfilled its purposes and will be transitioned into the Knox Dementia Alliance. More information about the Knox Dementia Alliance will be published soon.
If you would like to learn more about the Knox Dementia Alliance, please contact the Healthy Ageing Specialist on 9298 8000 or email your enquiry to [email protected].
Need help?
Contact us and we will get back to you.
Or call our Customer Service team on 9298 8000.
Alternatively, email [email protected].
