Western Sydney Dementia Alliance

01/10/2026

Thank you Trish and Heather for hosting an information stall at Blacktown City Council Ageing Symposium informing community members and raising awareness about dementia!

16/09/2026

Join free information session ‘I wish someone had told me’ presented by Police and Western Sydney Dementia Alliance

Date: Tuesday, 20th October 2026
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Community room, Max Webber library Blacktown
Free parking available under the library, accessible from Alpha Street

Registration: https://www.trybooking.com/DNILM
Or Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0434 568 775 / 0448 687 558

15/09/2026

Inviting Spanish speakers!
Let's get together at Max Webber library Blacktown

15/09/2026

Music Together! Social music group for people living with dementia

3 sessions - three consecutive Thursdays
Thursday, 8 October
Thursday, 15 October
Thursday, 22 October

Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: The Living Hub, Max Webber Library Blacktown

A welcoming space to connect, share and enjoy music together
For any enquiries please contact

Helena Castelletti
Blacktown City Libraries
Phone: 9839 6637
Email: [email protected]

15/09/2026

Western Sydney Community Dementia Forum 2026
This forum is hosted by Western Sydney Local Health District, WentWest Western Sydney PHN, Dementia Australia and Blacktown City Council, bringing together local services, organisations and experts to share information, practical resources and support for people living with dementia, their families and carers.

Date: Thursday 24 September
Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm
Location: Blacktown Workers, 55 Campbell Street, Blacktown

Register through: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1596439
Or contact [email protected] or call 0434 568 775

12/09/2026

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1057545590398844/?fs=e&fs=e

02/09/2026

This year in recognition of International Day of Older People, Blacktown City Council will be hosting the Blacktown City Ageing Symposium!

The details are below:
When: Thursday 1 October 2026
Where: Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope
Time: 10.00 am – 1.00 pm

The Symposium will bring together older people, community members, families, carers, service providers and other stakeholders to explore ageing, available supports and the opportunities and challenges facing our ageing community.

Importantly, the Symposium is not just for older people. We encourage anyone who has an older parent, family member or loved one, as well as professionals and organisations working across health, community, aged care and support services, to come along.

02/09/2026

Week of Wicking Webinars -
Be inspired. Get informed. Make a difference.

As part of Dementia Action Week 2026, join the Wicking Dementia Centre for a special week of free lunchtime webinars from Monday 21 to Friday 25 September 2026.

31/08/2026

Dementia information session at Max Webber library - Thursday, 3rd September 3-4pm

🧠 Dementia Information Session

Dementia affects millions of people and their families, but misconceptions and stigma can make navigating a diagnosis even more challenging.

Join us for an insightful session exploring:
• what dementia is and how it can affect people and families.
• the experiences of culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
• challenges faced by people living with dementia and their caregivers.
• how to navigate the challenges of a dementia diagnosis.

📍 Max Webber Library
📅 Thursday 3 September
⏰ 3 pm – 4 pm

🔗 Book your place: https://blacktown-events.bookable.net.au/ #!/event-book/ev_05114d08a2d44fd98d04fa617f2f1462?eventDateID=770
Western Sydney Health

18/08/2026

'Planning Ahead with confidence' free information session delivered by Seniors Rights Service today at Max Webber library.

For free and confidential advice call - (02) 9281 3600
1800 424 079
[email protected]