Carer Support

Alzheimer's Queensland's (AQ) provides support for those caring for a friend or family member living with dementia. We run carer support programs, education and information sessions, telephone support groups, provide online resources, and a 24/7 Dementia Help Line.

Our Carer Support &Education Group sessions are held fortnightly during the day in each of our Community Support Service regions plus some areas have added evening sessions. Our aim is to share relevant resources and information relating to Dementia and Alzheimer's disease in a safe and supportive environment. Sessions are free and offer a valuable way to obtain information and receive support from staff, guest speakers, and other carers. Morning/ afternoon tea will be provided and bookings are essential.

Plus, don't miss our free 2024 AQ Dementia & Wellness Workshops. Find out more here.

Please refer to each of the regions below for our regular Carer Support & Education Group details and dates, along with more about our Queensland-wide telephone support group, and additional support and resources.

Brisbane North Carer Support & Education Groups

BRISBANE NORTH

Brisbane North Carer Support & Education Group sessions are held at AQ Rehab next to AQ Gordon Park Multi Service Centre, 125 Thistle Street Gordon Park. Bookings are essential, to register to attend please call 07 3857 2191.

Wednesday mornings
Fortnightly at 9:30am-11:30am

2024 dates: 10/24 Jan; 7/21 Feb; 6/20 Mar; 3/17 Apr; 1/15/29 May; 12/26 Jun; 10/24 Jul; 8 Aug; remaining dates to be confirmed.

These groups are curated for carers, and we ask that loved ones and family members for whom you care do not attend. If loved ones or family require care while you are attending the group, please contact our Multi Service Centres to arrange attendance at our day respite programs. While there is no cost incurred for carers to attend the Carer Supports Program and Education Groups, there will be a cost for clients to attend our Multiservice Centre day respite programs.

Brisbane South Carer Support & Education Group

BRISBANE SOUTH

Brisbane South Carer Support & Education Group sessions are held at AQ Resource Centre, 47 Tryon Street Upper Mount Gravatt. Bookings are essential, to register to attend please call 07 3422 3000.

Wednesday mornings
Fortnightly at 9:30am to 11:30am

· 2024 dates: 28 Aug; remaining dates to be confirmed.

Toowoomba Carer Support & Education Group

Toowoomba Carer Support & Education Group sessions are held at the Toowoomba Multi Service Centre at 6 Buckland Street, Harristown, QLD 4350. Bookings are essential, to register to attend please call our Toowoomba Multi Service Centre on 07 4635 2966.

Wednesday morning
Fortnightly at 09.30am-10.30am

2024 dates: 3/17 Jan; 7/21 Feb; 6/20 Mar; 3/17 Apr; 1/15 May; 5/19 Jun; 3/17 Jul; 7/21 Aug; 4/18 Sep; remaining dates to be confirmed.

Ipswich Carer Support & Education Group

Ipswich Carer Support & Education Group sessions are held at our site at AQ Ipswich Multi Service Centre, 85 Chermside Road, East Ipswich. Bookings are essential, to register to register to attend please call 07 3812 2253.

Monday morning
Fortnightly at 09:30am–11.30am

2024 dates: 8/22 Jan; 5/19 Feb; 4/18 Mar; 15/29 Apr; 13/27 May; 10/24 Jun; 8/22 Jul; 5 Aug; remaining dates to be confirmed.

South Coast Carer Support & Education Group

South Coast Carer Support & Education Group sessions are held at Club Musgrave, 104 Musgrave Avenue, Southport. Bookings are essential, to register to attend please call our South Coast Multi Service Centre on 07 5613 1844.

Monday mornings
Fortnightly at 09.30am-11:30am