People living with dementia, carers of people living with dementia (whether current or former carers), individuals in the social and health sectors who work with people living with dementia, and interested community members in the Orange area are welcome to join the local Dementia Alliance.

It’s held on the third Tuesday of the month at 10am. The venue is at Giyalang Ganya Community Services Centre, 286 Lords Place Orange.

For queries, contact Amanda Rodwell, Ageing and Development Officer, on 6393 8053.

The Dementia Peer Support Group is for people who are living with dementia.

This group meets at 10am on the first and third Friday of the month (except January) at the Orange Ex-Services Club - Tobruk Room.

Bookings are not necessary, but if you’d like more information contact Rosann Morgan on 0406 936 083.

Orange’s Dementia Carers Support Group meets every second Tuesday of each month at the Community Services Centre, Giyalang Ganya "Belonging House", 286 Lords Place Orange, from 10am to 12pm. The group is a safe and supportive place to meet with others caring for someone with a diagnosis of dementia. Contact Kerrie Ferguson on 0409 315 456 for enquiries.