Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre will host a dementia café (DCaf) Creative Arts Workshop from February next year.
Through support provided by the Rotary Club of Terrigal and Australia Post, the bi-monthly DCaf will include creative arts, music and mindfulness workshops.
Rotary Club President Maggie Vincent said it would be a welcoming space for people living with dementia and their carers.
“The DCaf at Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre will start from February 7, 2024, and feature engaging workshops for people living with dementia,” she said.
“It will take place on the first and third Wednesdays of every month from 10am until noon.”
The Rotary Club of Terrigal received $2,000 from the 2023 Australia Post Community Grants Program to facilitate the initiative.
Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid met with Vincent and Rotarian Bobby Redman, who have both been instrumental in establishing the new café.
“Dementia is the second leading cause of death in Australia and the leading cause of death for Australian women,” Reid said.
“This new DCaf will provide a safe, non-judgemental environment where participants can share their lived experience and learn about services available.
“There will also be engaging workshops.
“By being brain healthy, we can reduce the risk of cognitive decline and help manage dementia in our community.
“My appreciation and thanks to the Rotary Club of Terrigal and Australia Post for their support of this important service for our community.”
For more information about services available for people living with dementia visit, https://www.dementia.org.au/
To contact the Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre, visit: https://www.kincumbernc.com.au/
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Member for Robertson Gordon Reid