We are a group of volunteers working to develop services, deliver education and support for people living with dementia and their carers in and around the Ballina shire.

The Dementia Inclusive Ballina Alliance warmly welcomes new members. We are a group of local volunteers wanting to realise our vision and goal and make a real difference to our community. We can link people with resources and support and deliver education and information to services and businesses who serve our community. 

Services / Support

We are a progressive organisation and offer a variety of services and constantly evolving programs to support people living with dementia and their carer’s living in our community.  Regular programs include our dynamic weekly activity group, casual café meetings, a monthly young onset dementia carers support group, an annual professional symposium and numerous fundraising activities and events.  We seek out community grants to expand our service offering to benefit the local community. 

Resources

At Dementia Inclusive Ballina Alliance we are well networked both locally, state wide and nationally and have well established links to resources specific to dementia.  The resources that we provide are carefully researched and considered with our population in mind.  Our team are leading experts in research and evidence-based clinical practice specific to dementia.  We make every effort to continuously update our resources to be current and of relevance.

Education

We host regular events to include carers and people living with dementia as well as health and social care professionals with an aim to foster a more inclusive and informed dementia friendly community.  We enjoy partnering and collaborating with other likeminded individuals and community organisations, as well as our government and the business commununity to make the most of education opportunities.