Connect from home or with support

For people with dementia and their caregivers

QAGOMA Art and Dementia Program

The Queensland Art Gallery – Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) Art and Dementia Program provides dementia-friendly gallery experiences for people living with dementia and their care partners.

The program uses art, conversation and creative activities to support connection, confidence and enjoyment.

Sing Sing Sing Dementia Choir

Sing Sing Sing is a community choir for people living with dementia, their families and supporters.

The choir provides a welcoming environment where people can enjoy music, singing and social connection.

Bright ‘N’ Sparks Dementia Choir

Bright ‘N’ Sparks is a dementia-friendly choir based at the Brighton Wellness Hub.

It provides opportunities for people living with dementia, families and carers to enjoy singing, movement and connection.

Memory Lane Cafés

Memory Lane Cafés are dementia-friendly social groups run by Dementia Australia for people living with dementia, their families and carers.

They provide opportunities to meet others, participate in activities and access information and support.

Connect from home

Dossy

Dossy helps people stay socially connected through simple technology. It connects people with friendly volunteers and family members through video calls.

It may be particularly helpful for people who:

• live with dementia
• receive palliative care
• feel lonely or socially isolated

Inclusee

Inclusee is a not-for-profit online community helping older people and carers stay socially connected from home.

Activities include:

• social groups
• friendly chats
• learning programs
• online events

Phone-based conversations

For people who would like regular social contact from home:

Red Cross Services

Friendly phone calls designed to support social connection.

For more information:

• TeleCross
• TeleChat

Friends for Good – FriendLine

A telephone friendship service providing opportunities for friendly conversation and connection.