Next meeting: Wednesday 18th September
Our Port Macquarie Office - 121 Bridge Street
We hope to see you there.
Future Meetings: Oct 23, & Nov 27 *
* Please note dates are subject to change
For all those who know someone or are involved in sports, health, education, or simply curious, we welcome you to join us and discover more about CTE and how you can help.
DATE - Saturday 21st September 2024 6PM-8:30PM
Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges
PRICE CHANGE !! - Due to some generous sponsor donations we have been able to reduce the price of the tickets for the DFC Brain Health in Sport seminar @ Sails Resort on September 21st.
Please note the price for tickets is now $35 per person (includes buffet) . That's a great saving of $20 per ticket.
Concessional tickets are available on application, please ring Gai Macpherson on 0493 758 540 or email.
This seminar will focus on Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE).
This event will feature an Australian brain health authority: Kayleen Doyle, founder of connecters.org.au, who supports those living with CTE.
Dr Raju George, Geriatrician & consultant physician, will be in attendance.
Robbie O'Davis, a former player for the Newcastle Knights, will join as a guest speaker to discuss his experiences with CTE.
Nik Lipovac will serve as the emcee for the evening. The seminar will commence with presentations from our guest speakers, followed by a panel discussion and a Q&A session.
Sporting groups, educational institutions, and medical and health professionals are all encouraged to attend this enlightening event.
For ticket information, please book below.
Join us for a morning of stories from local writers who have captured the lived experience of dementia in our area.
DATE - Wednesday 25th September 2024 10AM
Port Macquarie Hastings Library
Join us at 10am on the 25th September, for a morning of stories from local writers who have captured the lived experience of dementia in our area.
The Port Macquarie Dementia Friendly Community (DFC) Alliance Creative Writing Project is a collaboration with the Fellowship of Australian Writers (FAW) Port Macquarie and Hastings. Hear some wonderful stories from persons living with dementia, carers and loved ones. And keep a lookout for "Unforgettable Voices " soon to be published.
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Join us in concluding Dementia Awareness Week at our fundraising Sausage Sizzle at Bunnings Port Macquarie.
DATE - September 29th 2024. 9am - 4pm.
The Greater Port Macquarie Dementia Friendly Community Alliance is hosting a fundraising sausage sizzle at Bunnings Port Macquarie to conclude Dementia Awareness Week.
Join us to support the cause and enjoy a sausage sandwich and a drink on Sunday.
Sessions led by Registered Music Therapist Phoebe Thompson-Star in collaboration with the Greater Port Macquarie Dementia Friendly Alliance and Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
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