The Hobsons Bay Dementia Soaring Falcons Alliance will be hosting its first Dementia-Friendly Forum.
Co-founder Natalie Ive said the group are excited to welcome members of the Hobsons Bay community living with dementia.
“People living with dementia and their carers can come together to share their journey to express their fears and concerns,” she said.
“And more importantly unite in an environment that fosters understanding and acceptance for people living with dementia and their carers.”
Living with dementia herself, Ms Ive believes the forum will be a chance for all to share their experiences and bond.
“We are going to have some speakers from dementia Australia who will talk about dementia friendly communities,” she said.
“As well as how people within Hobsons Bay can become dementia friendly.”
Ms Ive said information will be provided on what is involved in becoming involved with the Dementia Australia advocates program,
At the forum there will also be a personal speech from Ms Ive and her lived experience with dementia.
“We will be getting to know people and asking them questions while they provide feedback to us,” she said.
“We just really want memberships, so anyone living with dementia and their carers can come along and join our alliance.
“It will enable them to be heard, they will be given a voice and they can use the alliance as a platform to do that.”
The forum will be held on Friday, March 15, at the Hobsons Bay Civic Centre.
Details: events.humanitix.com/let-s-create-a-dementia-friendly-and-inclusive-hobsons-bay
