Dementia Friendly Kiama

A dementia-friendly community is one that supports people living with dementia to lead a high quality of life with meaning, purpose and value.

To make our area dementia-friendly we work with:

• Dementia Australia
• University of Wollongong
• Kiama's Local Dementia Alliance.

• Listen to what is important to people living with dementia in the Kiama community.
• Operate the Kiama Local Dementia Alliance, which meets regularly to support, discuss, provide advice and promote our initiative.
• Support local organisations and businesses by providing dementia-friendly training and resources.
• Offer information sessions, public lectures, and education opportunities to the community to raise awareness of dementia.
• Partner with organisations to promote volunteering, employment, and other social engagement opportunities for people with dementia.
• Work to improve Kiama and surrounds' physical environment, such as providing better signage in public areas.