About us
Dementia Inclusive Ballina are a group of dedicated volunteers working to develop and deliver services, education and support for people living with dementia and their carers in and around the Ballina Shire.
Events & activities in the community
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Dementia inclusive Ballina hosts a weekly activity group every Wednesday at the Ballina Aero club from 1030 to 1230. We have a range of stimulating activities, exercises, drumming, and singalongs. We welcome any person living with dementia and their carer to attend we charge a small fee of $5.00 which covers a light lunch prepared by our volunteers.
We also recently started a Northern Rivers Younger Onset Dementia Carer Support Group. We meet monthly on the 1st Friday of each month at Summerland Farm, Alstonville, NSW 2478 but please check the events page for updates. We also aim to provide many more activities depending on funding. We will also meet during the Dementia Symposium 17 October 2025.
We also host other events including a lunch for carers during carers week, seniors Music Muster as part of senior’s week and Bar- B- Ques in Missingham park.
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