Local dementia supports and resources for the Colac and Otways region.
If you have any feedback or information about additional dementia resources or supports in the Colac or Otways region, please email: [email protected].
| SERVICE | DESCRIPTION | GP REFERRAL REQUIRED | MORE INFORMATION |
| Barwon Health Cognitive Dementia and Memory Services Clinic (CDAMS) | A specialist multidisciplinary diagnostic, referral and education service for people experiencing memory loss or changes to their thinking. Office located in Geelong, service areas include Colac and surrounds. | Yes | Website Phone: (03) 4215 5411 |
| Colac Area Health – Memory Group | A six week multi-disciplinary community program designed to provide education and support for people who are experiencing changes to their memory and their carers. The program aims to increase participants’ understanding of memory and how it impacts their daily life, and to provide strategies for managing their memory at home and in the community. The program is aimed at people with a new diagnosis or mild cognitive impairment, and participants are screened by an OT to assess suitability. | No | Phone: (03) 5232 5100 (CAH Community Services)
Email: [email protected] |
| Dementia Australia (Geelong Office) | Local outlet for Dementia Australia. Provides services including information and education, post-diagnostic support, counselling and psychoeducation (social and emotional wellbeing). Office located in Geelong, service areas include Colac and surrounds. | No | Phone: 1800 100 500 (Dementia Australia National Helpline, which will put you in touch with the Geelong office) |
| Barwon Health Carer Support Service | Local outlet for Carer Gateway and state-funded carer services. Can provide information about local supports for carers of people with dementia, and assist with emergency respite. Office located in Geelong, service areas include Colac and surrounds. | No | Phone: (03) 4215 7600 Email: [email protected] |
| Barwon Health & Anam Cara Colac – Memory Lane Support Group | A support group for carers and people experiencing memory loss and an opportunity to connect and converse over morning tea each month. Facilitated by Barwon Health Carer Support and Anam Cara House Colac. | No | Phone: (03) 5233 8203 or 4215 7600
Email: [email protected] |
| Miller House – Social Support Group | A program providing group or individual support to people including those with dementia. Community group programs offer exercise, outings, education, day respite, carer support and person-centred activities. One-on-one social support provides ivdividual visits in the community and in residential aged care settings. | No | Phone: (03) 5232 5351 Email: [email protected] |
| OT Essentials | Provides Occupational Therapy (OT) assessments and interventions to people with dementia. Trained in Care of People with dementia in their Environments (COPE), a practical program to help the person with dementia to manage their day-to-day activities and the carer to support the person with dementia to live at home. Provides home based services to people including those living in Colac and surrounds. | No | Phone: 0407 002 978 (Anna Hindell, Principal OT) Email: [email protected] (Natalie Lee, Practice Manager) |
Last modified: 11 May, 2023