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 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.
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 during term 1 2025.
No experience with a choir is necessary. The choir is facilitated by music therapists.
Term 1 2025 details
Time: 9:45 am to 11:30 am
Dates: Monday 3 February 2025 - Monday 14 April 2025 (excluding 10 March 2025)
Where: Church Hall, 17-19 Falconer Road Boronia 3155
Cost: $5 per person per session / $48 per term
To register your interest:
Contact Kathy on 9762 8423 or [email protected]
Contact Jia Xu at [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.
Applications to join the Dementia Advisory Group are currently closed, but please contact the Age and Dementia Friendly Project Officer on 9298 8000 if you would like to learn more about the program.
Need help?
Contact us and we will get back to you.
Or call our Customer Service team on 9298 8000.
Alternatively, email the Dementia Friendly Project Officer at [email protected].
