Learn about what dementia is and how you can try to prevent it.
Date
Saturday 9 May 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm (VIC)
Location
North Melbourne
Exact location will be shared with registrants closer to the event.
About the event
As some people get older, they can can get sick with dementia.
Dementia is when a person’s brain gets sick. It can make it hard to remember things and think clearly.
Come and learn with us about what you need to do to keep living well as you get older.
In this workshop we will help you make a goal about staying healthy as you get older.
You can bring a support worker with you to the workshop if you like.
You will learn about:
- what dementia is
- what dementia looks like
- what you can do to try and stop dementia
- some games that are good for your brain.
This event will be held in North Melbourne, and the venue address will be shared with participants closer to the event.
We are also offering this workshop online on Saturday 16 May.
This workshop is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.
To register
To register, please visit our online registration page.
Presenter
Emily Porter
Emily is a passionate advocate for people with Down syndrome. Her advocacy work has seen her travel to Canberra to speak at Parliament House, as well as become a National Health Ambassador for Down Syndrome Australia. She was also a Down Syndrome Advisory Network staff member for four years. Emily is married and lives with her husband Michael. Emily is passionate about staying healthy and helping others to stay healthy.
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