2026 Treasure the moment: Dementia awareness expo

Dementia Awareness Expo Join us during Dementia Action week 2026! This year's theme: "It's time to talk about Dementia" When: Friday, 25 September 2026 I 10.00am –2.00 pm Registration opens: 9.15am Where: Bryan Brown Theatre & Function Centre 80 Rickard Road, Bankstown NSW 2200 (Corner of Rickard Road and Chapel Road) FREE Community Event | Registration Essential What would you do if someone you love was diagnosed with dementia tomorrow? Dementia can affect anyone. While age is a risk factor, dementia is not just an older person's condition. Younger onset dementia can impact individuals, families, workplaces, and communities in many different ways. Join us for Treasure the Moment: Dementia Awareness Expo, a free community event designed to increase awareness, share practical information, and connect people with local services and support. Whether you are caring for a loved one, supporting a friend, working in health or aged care, or simply wanting to learn more, this event offers valuable information, lived experience perspectives, and practical tools to help you better understand and support people living with dementia. What's on Information Stalls Visit more than 30 stalls and speak with organisations that can help you, your family or someone living with dementia. Learn about local services, programs and support available in your community. Memory Information Sessions Learn about memory changes and ageing, early signs of dementia, risk factors, diagnosis pathways, and available support services. Lived Experience Panel Hear from people living with dementia, family carers, and professionals as they share their experiences, challenges, and practical advice. Exercise and wellbeing sessions Take part in short activities that support movement, health and wellbeing. Creative Activities Join in craft and memory activities for all ages. Sensory Room Experience Visit a calm and relaxing space and learn how sensory activities can support people living with dementia. Therapy Dog Meet & Greet Spend time with friendly therapy dogs and learn about the positive impact animal-assisted support can have on wellbeing, comfort, and social connection. Why Attend? ✔ Learn more about dementia and memory health ✔ Get practical tips to support someone living with dementia ✔ Hear from people with lived experience ✔ Meet local services and support organisations ✔ Take part in fun and interactive activities ✔ Help build a more dementia-friendly community Parking Information Limited parking is available at Bryan Brown Theatre & Function Centre. Additional parking is available nearby at Bankstown Central, which is a short walk from the venue. The first 300 attendees will receive a $5 voucher to use at BLaKC Café. Complete an evaluation form for your chance to win a lucky door prize Together, we can reduce stigma, increase understanding, and build a community where people living with dementia feel supported, valued, and included. Register today and help us treasure every moment. 💜 For more information, please call 9707 9464.