Western Sydney Dementia Alliance

05/08/2026

Spanish Speaking Seniors: Coffee, Chat and Connect is a welcoming morning designed for Spanish-speaking older adults (60+) in the Blacktown area to connect with others, enjoy free light refreshments, and learn about local services and supports.

Spanish-speaking staff from Carer Gateway will be available to provide information, answer questions and connect attendees with relevant support.

Date: Thursday 20 August
Time: 10am - 12pm
Location: Function Centre, upstairs of the Max Webber Library, Blacktown.

03/08/2026

Brain Station - Step Aboard the Better Brain Express
Explore our multilingual exhibition - Take home your free Brain Health Gift Pack in English, Arabic, Chinese and Vietnamese

Date: 12th October - 18th October
Time: 10am - 4pm daily, Thursday until 7pm
Location: Westfield Parramatta Level 2, opposite Uniqlo
No bookings required

28/07/2026

Free Workshop hosted by Dementia Australia
'EDIE for Family Carers' on 26th August 2026

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27/07/2026

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27/07/2026

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27/07/2026

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21/07/2026

Thank you Donna, Trish and Heather for presenting and sharing your lived experience at Westmead hospital, inviting health staff on 7th July.
And thank you to all Social work student from Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology for your support.

You are the Champions educating the community about dementia!

06/07/2026

Social Work students from Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology and Dementia Alliance members have been hosting information stalls at Max Webber library, Blacktown.
Thank you everyone who have supported the stall. I am sure you have educated and empowered many community members about dementia and support services available.

More stalls are coming up on:
8th July 2026 - Wednesday (10am-1pm)
14th July 2026 - Tuesday (1pm-4pm)
17th July 2026 - Friday (10am-1pm)
21st July 2026 - Tuesday (1pm-4pm)

If you are interested to join the stall and talk to community members please email me: [email protected]

06/07/2026

Community Choir Program

Blacktown City Libraries warmly invites people living with dementia to attend our Monthly Community Choir program held at Max Webber Library, Blacktown.

The program will be a fun, welcoming community choir for people living with dementia. Participants do not need any singing ability, musical experience, or background to take part—just a willingness to come along and enjoy music with others.

These sessions take place on the third Tuesday of each month from 11:00am–12:00pm, immediately following the Western Sydney Dementia Alliance monthly meeting (10:00am–11:00am) at Max Webber Library, Blacktown.

Carers and people living with dementia are encouraged to attend the Alliance meeting, which provides a supportive space for information sharing and connection.

While singing will be at the heart of the program, sessions may also include percussion instruments, rhythm activities, reminiscence experiences, movement to music, and other engaging music-based activities. The focus is on enjoyment, social connection, community participation, memory stimulation, cognitive engagement, and creating meaningful shared experiences.

During this time, carers will have access to their own dedicated social space, providing an opportunity to connect, share experiences, and enjoy quality time with members of the Alliance.

Cost: FREE

To register your interest or find out more, please contact:

Helena Castelletti

Blacktown City Libraries

Phone: 9839 6637

Email: [email protected]

17/06/2026

Come and join Western Sydney Dementia Alliance meeting to advocate and work towards making Western Sydney a dementia-friendly community.

Meeting is held every 3rd Tuesday of the month at Max Webber library Community room, 10am – 12pm.

Everybody is welcome including organisations and services, no booking or email necessary.
We want to hear your voice!