Three days that make the road ahead clearer.
The Dementia Retreat is for people in the early stages of dementia and their carers who want support, guidance and a clearer path forward. A calm, welcoming place to learn, ask questions, and sit with people who understand what you're going through.
A small group, and time to breathe.
Separate education streams for carers and for people recently diagnosed, built to grow knowledge and confidence at the point it's needed most.
Three days, two nights
A small-group program running Tuesday to Thursday. Check in at 10am Tuesday, check out at 10am Thursday.
Two learning streams
Separate sessions for carers and for people recently diagnosed, so each group can ask its own questions.
A comfortable venue
A friendly, dementia-aware resort-style venue, chosen for comfort and accessibility.
No ACAT needed
No Aged Care Assessment Team approval required — just a short screening call to confirm it's a good fit.
Experts in the room
Support and guidance from our experienced team alongside dementia specialists.
Time together too
Afternoons and evenings bring both groups back together, with unscheduled time to relax and enjoy the surroundings.
For families at the start of this.
The retreat is designed for people navigating the early stages of a dementia diagnosis who want to understand what lies ahead. You can self-refer — it's completely separate from My Aged Care packages and services.
- You or someone you love has been recently diagnosed with dementia.
- You're a spouse, partner, adult child, friend or carer.
- The person living with dementia is moderately independent.
- You both intend to keep living in the community for the foreseeable future.
- You want early support, practical guidance and a clearer path forward.
- Both of you want to come.
The topics we work through.
Practical guidance, tailored education and compassionate support to help families navigate life after a diagnosis. Together, participants explore:
Dates open now.
Places fill quickly with only ten participants per retreat. Register your interest and we'll confirm which date suits you.
Perth metro · 2026
- 17–19 November 2026
Perth metro · 2027
- 9–11 February 2027
- 2–4 March 2027
- 4–6 May 2027
- 6–8 July 2027
- 3–5 August 2027
- 5–7 October 2027
- 9–11 November 2027
Broome
- April 2027 · dates to be announced
Register your interest and we'll let you know as soon as the Broome dates are set.
The retreat is the first step.
More support is available afterwards — through our wider dementia services, and through our two community respite centres.
Questions we hear most.
Is there a cost to participate?
No. This is a government-funded retreat with no cost to participants.
How many people attend?
Each retreat is limited to ten participants. That may include couples, a parent and child, or a person living with dementia and their support partner or friend.
What will the carer be doing?
Carers take part in an education program built to give them the skills, knowledge and confidence to support the person living with dementia to stay living in the community. Topics include:
- Understanding and managing dementia
- The importance of self-care
- What aged care services and support are available
- Future planning
- Preparing for and accessing respite care
Will we spend time together during the retreat?
Yes. Afternoons and evenings offer shared activities for both the person living with dementia and their carer, and there's unscheduled time across the retreat for everyone to relax and enjoy the surroundings.
Do I need a referral or another assessment?
No. You can self-refer — this program is completely separate from My Aged Care packages and services. Our team confirms eligibility by phone or during a home visit.
Who is eligible?
The retreat is for people living with dementia and their carer — a partner, adult child, friend or relative. There are four criteria:
- The person has been diagnosed with dementia and is in the early stages
- The person living with dementia is moderately independent
- Both people intend to keep living in the community for the foreseeable future
- Both people wish to attend the retreat
How long is the retreat?
It runs Tuesday to Thursday. Check-in is 10.00am Tuesday and checkout is 10.00am Thursday.
Take the next step with someone beside you.
If you or someone you care for has been recently diagnosed, we're here to help. Leave your details and we'll call to talk through the retreat and confirm it's a good fit.
Prefer to talk now? Call NEEDS INPUT.
Phone: NEEDS INPUT
Email: NEEDS INPUT
Not sure the retreat is right for you?
Call us and we'll talk it through — or look at the rest of our dementia support services.