Gympie Dementia Friendly Alliance

08/08/2026

What a wonderful idea ❤️‍🩹

Library staff, Alex and Lisa with Cindy from the Gympie and Surrounds Dementia-Friendly Alliance are excited about a great new resource that is now available at Gympie Regional Libraries.
🧠 Active Minds kits have been developed to support older Australians experiencing memory changes, early-stage dementia, or cognitive decline. The kits are designed to provide meaningful cognitive stimulation, encourage social connection, and promote wellbeing, while also offering engaging activities for anyone who wishes to stay mentally active and connected.
Active Minds kits are available for loan now, one per borrower for 3 weeks and can be borrowed at all our libraries.

12/07/2026

💜 Caring for Carers – 2026 Meeting Dates for the rest of the year 💜

If you’re caring for someone living with dementia, remember that you don’t have to do it alone.

The Gympie Dementia Friendly Alliance invites carers to join our Caring for Carers support meetings – a welcoming and understanding space where you can connect with others, share experiences, access helpful information and take some time for yourself.

📅 Remaining 2026 Meeting Dates:
🗓 Monday 3 August
🗓 Monday 7 September
🗓 Tuesday 6 October
🗓 Monday 2 November
🗓 Monday 7 December

🕙 Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Venue: Gympie Community Place, 18 Excelsior Rd, Gympie

Proudly supported by Gympie’s own Cooloola Human Services Network (CHSN).

For more information, please contact Penny on 0499 314 602.

Together, we can make Gympie a more dementia-friendly community—one conversation, one connection and one caring moment at a time. 💜

08/07/2026

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Every family with a loved one living with dementia, autism, or another cognitive condition knows the fear - that moment you realise someone vulnerable has wandered from home.

Within the first hour, the search radius expands greatly. Acting quickly can significantly improve the chances of locating them safely.

That’s why services like Safe & Found exist. By sharing important information in advance, police can respond faster, reduce search times, and improve outcomes. For more information on Safe & Found visit: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/initiatives/safe-found-lifeline-families

02/07/2026

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Dementia Australia is the national peak body providing information, advice and support to the more than 446,500 Australians living with dementia, their families and carers.

02/06/2026

The missing gentleman has been found ❤️‍🩹

Good news! The man reported missing from Chatsworth yesterday has been located safe and well.

Police would like to thank the media and community for their assistance.

Read more: https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/06/02/missing-man-gympie-4/

29/05/2026

A reminder to our existing guests and new people yet to connect - this event is on Monday morning ❤️‍🩹

29/05/2026

This workshop may be of interest to you for a family member or friend you support ❤️‍🩹

08/05/2026

Please get involved as often Dementia and Family & Domestic Violence can be interconnected ❤️‍🩹

💜 FAMILY & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WALK – GYMPIE 💜

Join our community as we come together to raise awareness, show support, and stand against Family & Domestic Violence.

📅 Thursday, 21st May 2026
🕠 Starting at 5.30pm
📍 Meet at the Gympie Court House
🚶 Walk concludes at 6.30pm at the Memorial Park Rotunda

This walk is about standing together with respect, hope, and support for those impacted by domestic and family violence. Every step we take helps raise awareness and shows that our community cares.

Bring your family, friends, workmates, and community groups and help us make a difference.

💜 Every step counts. Every voice matters. 💜