Staying at Home

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Find all the tools and information you need to run effective Staying at Home Programs and provide critical support for people living with dementia and their carers. Access the Staying at Home Provider Hub here. (For approved, registered users only).

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Helping people who live with dementia to stay at home longer

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

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 respite and receives tailored, individual support to continue meaningful and enjoyable activities for longer.

Designed as an overnight retreat, you will join other carers and people living with dementia in a supportive peer environment.

Why attend the program

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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 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


Program locations and dates

MONTH

LOCATION

STATE
October

Tuesday 17th - Thursday 19th October 2023
Jingili

NT

Tuesday 24th - Thursday 26th October 2023
Conara

TAS

November

Tuesday 14th - Thursday 16th November 2023
Busselton

WA

Tuesday 28th - Thursday 30th November 2023
Blackheath

NSW

December

Tuesday 5th - Thursday 7th December 2023
Yarra Valley

VIC

Tuesday 12th - Thursday 14th December 2023
Maleny

QLD

January

Tuesday 23rd - Thursday 25th January 2024
Conara

TAS

February

Tuesday 6th - Thursday 8th February 2024
Alice Springs

NT

March

Tuesday 5th - Thursday 7th March 2024
Perth

WA

April

Tuesday 9th - Thursday 11th April 2024
Mornington Peninsula

VIC

May

Tuesday 7th - Thursday 9th May 2024
Perth

WA

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

HammondCare

Stay at Home Program

NSW

Group Homes Australia

Rementia Together

NSW

Clifton Community Hospital

Staying at Home with Dementia

QLD

CatholicCare

Staying at Home Program

QLD

Resthaven

Staying at Home in Regional SA

SA

Uniting Communities Inc.

Staying at Home Program

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 Friends Wellbeing Centre - A Staying at Home Program

VIC

Register your interest

If you are interested in participating, please register your interest via the online form.
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