This training session focuses on improving the experience of visiting someone living with dementia. It provides practical tips on how to plan and approach visits, use clear and supportive communication, and respond to changes in mood or behaviour. Participants learn simple, meaningful ways to connect, reduce stress, and create positive, enjoyable interactions for both the visitor and the person with dementia.

This training session helps frontline staff understand dementia and how it can impact a person’s communication, memory and behaviour. It focuses on practical strategies to provide respectful, inclusive and person-centred customer service, including clear communication techniques, patience and recognising signs that someone may need extra support. Participants learn how to create a more dementia-friendly environment and respond confidently and compassionately to customers living with dementia.

The Living Well, Ageing Well Expo brings together local services, supports, and information to help people stay active, informed, and connected as they age.

The expo is a welcoming, community‑focused event for older adults, carers, families, and community members to explore health, wellbeing, lifestyle, and support options available in the Mid West.

Forget Me Not Café Bus Trip – 18 May

Dongara Community Resource Centre is offering a free bus trip to Geraldton on Monday 18 May to attend the Forget Me Not Café, running from 10:00am–12:00 noon at the Geraldton Library.

The café provides a relaxed and welcoming space for people living with dementia, their carers, family, and friends to enjoy conversation, connection, and support.

MoneyBusiness is a free and confidential service offered by Regional Alliance West (RAW) that provides support options and information to help make decisions with money. RAW offers individual client appointments and provides outreach services at the Dongara CRC once a month.

Dementia Support Bus Trip – 5 May

Dongara CRC is offering a free bus trip to Geraldton on Tuesday 5 May for people living with dementia and their carers.

The trip includes attendance at a Dementia Support Group from 9:30–11:30am at the QEII Centre, with separate, facilitated groups for carers and for people living with dementia

Our weekly Intergenerational Mates sessions bring together people of different ages to connect, learn, and enjoy time together through shared activities and conversation.

These sessions create meaningful connections between generations, supporting social inclusion, mutual understanding, and community wellbeing in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Scam Awareness Information Session
Join us at the Dongara Community Resource Centre on Friday, 12th December for a free session on how to protect yourself from scams and fraud.

Regional Alliance West offers free monthly Tax Help sessions at Dongara CRC from July to October, assisting eligible individuals earning $70,000 or less with simple tax returns. Bookings are essential—get support lodging your return with confidence and ease.

MoneyBusiness is a free and confidential service offered by Regional Alliance West (RAW) that provides support options and information to help make decisions with money. RAW offers individual client appointments and provides outreach services at the Dongara CRC once a month.

Join us on Wednesday, 22 October at Dongara Pottery Club for an intergenerational program filled with stories, music and creativity. Connect, learn and explore technology in a relaxed, supportive environment during Get Online Week. Hear an update from NBN Australia.

Join us on Monday, 20 October 2025 at Dongara CRC for a relaxed morning tea and a guided Playlist for Life session. Discover how music can boost memory, wellbeing, and digital skills during Get Online Week.

MoneyBusiness is a free and confidential service offered by Regional Alliance West (RAW) that provides support options and information to help make decisions with money. RAW offers individual client appointments and provides outreach services at the Dongara CRC once a month.

Regional Alliance West offers free monthly Tax Help sessions at Dongara CRC from July to October, assisting eligible individuals earning $70,000 or less with simple tax returns. Bookings are essential—get support lodging your return with confidence and ease.

Learn how the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can support people with disability. The NDIA team will be available to answer questions and explain how to access services and supports.

MoneyBusiness is a free and confidential service offered by Regional Alliance West (RAW) that provides support options and information to help make decisions with money. RAW offers individual client appointments and provides outreach services at the Dongara CRC once a month.