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Staying at Home

Staying at Home is a free carer wellbeing and dementia respite program designed to empower and upskill carers to support a person living with dementia to remain at home for as long as possible.

Upcoming sessions

Helping people who live with dementia to stay at home longer

With a strong focus on wellbeing and self-care, carers will be equipped to navigate the complexities and challenges of supporting a person living with dementia. As part of the program, the person living with dementia is offered an introduction to dementia respite and receives tailored, individual support to continue meaningful and enjoyable activities for longer. Staying at Home is offered in the following ways:

Overnight respite retreats

Two-night retreat for carers and people living with dementia
Relaxed, resort-style setting with meals and accommodation provided
Focus on respite, peer connection and practical dementia care strategies

This immersive program provides carers with expert guidance on managing dementia-related changes while prioritising their own wellbeing. The small, supportive environment allows carers to share experiences, build confidence and access respite whilst learning how to help their loved one stay at home longer.

Free for carers and people living with dementia.

It takes a village: Online webinar series

Four weekly 90-minute online sessions
Flexible, at-home learning with interactive discussions
Covers behaviour management, respite planning, and engagement strategies

'It takes a village' is ideal for carers who are unable to attend an overnight respite retreat or prefer learning at their own pace. The online sessions provide practical tools to help carers navigate the changes associated with dementia, through expert advice and peer support.

Free for carers.

Information sessions

Short, in-person session at a local venue
Expert-led discussion on dementia care essentials and available support
Practical strategies to improve care at home

This session is ideal for carers seeking a quick but valuable introduction to dementia care. It provides essential strategies for managing changes, prioritising carer wellbeing and preparing for the future. Participants can also connect with others in a supportive setting.

Free for carers. People living with dementia may also attend.

Overnight respite retreats

It takes a village: Online webinar series

Information sessions

Overnight respite retreats

Two-night retreat for carers and people living with dementia
Relaxed, resort-style setting with meals and accommodation provided
Focus on respite, peer connection and practical dementia care strategies

Free for carers and people living with dementia.

It takes a village: Online webinar series

Four weekly 90-minute online sessions
Flexible, at-home learning with interactive discussions
Covers behaviour management, respite planning, and engagement strategies

Free for carers.

Information sessions

Short, in-person session at a local venue
Expert-led discussion on dementia care essentials and available support
Practical strategies to improve care at home

Free for carers. People living with dementia may also attend.

Why attend the program

In this program you will access tailored support, education and practical suggestions from experienced staff, including nurses, allied health clinicians and others to help you support people living with dementia to stay at home and support the carers.

Topics include:

Exploring the impact of a dementia diagnosis
Planning and preparing for dementia respite
Accessing community care supports and services
Self-care
Planning for the future
Navigating behaviour changes associated with dementia
Meaningful engagement and activity modification
Navigating physical changes associated with dementia including mobility, continence, and communication
Environmental impacts

MONTH

LOCATION

STATE

April

Tuesday 1st - Wednesday 2nd April 2025
Respite retreat - day program: Alice Springs, NT
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Tuesday 15th - Thursday 17th April 2025
Overnight respite retreat: Jingili, NT
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May

Wednesday 7th May 2025, 6.30-8pm AEST
It takes a village online series: Session 1
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Online

Wednesday 14th May 2025, 6.30-8pm AEST
It takes a village online series: Session 2
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Online

Tuesday 20th - Thursday 22nd May 2025
Overnight respite retreat: Carlton Beach, TAS
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TAS

Wednesday 21st May 2025, 6.30-8pm AEST
It takes a village online series: Session 3
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Online

Wednesday 28th May 2025, 6.30-8pm AEST
It takes a village online series: Session 4
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Online

Other providers

If you can't find a session in your area above, you may wish to check with other providers of the program in your state.

Provider	Program name	State
Carers ACT	Caring Together and Staying At Home	ACT
BaptistCare	Refresh Retreats	NSW / ACT / WA
HammondCare	Stay at Home Program	NSW
Group Homes Australia	Rementia Together	NSW
Clifton Community Hospital	Staying at Home with Dementia	QLD
CatholicCare	Dementia Together	QLD
Resthaven	Staying at Home in Regional SA	SA
Uniting Communities Inc.	Staying at Home	SA
Barunga Village Inc.	Staying at Home - Mid-North and Yorke Peninsula	SA
Central Highlands Rural Health	Treehouse4Two	VIC
Caladenia Dementia Care	RESTED - A Staying at Home Respite Program	VIC
Australian Multicultural Community Services	Multicultural Dementia Care & Support Centres	VIC
Brightwater	BrightRespite	WA