Murray River

Amaroo – Dementia Day Club

The Amaroo Day Club is a day respite programme catering for people with Dementia.  The purpose of Amaroo Day Club is to support Carers of people with Dementia by providing a respite service.  The Day Club has been in operation since 1987 and is funded by the Home and Community Care Programme.

The Amaroo Day Club strives to provide a wide variety of flexible activities which encourage participation, mental stimulation and the maintenance of physical abilities in a social setting.  Also being responsive to the social, cultural and physical needs of the clients.

Activities include craft, outings, entertainment, word games and quizzes.

The Day Club is held in the UPA Murray River Community Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week between 10.00am and 2.15pm.  The cost is $5.00 per day including lunch.  Transport can be provided where required at no extra cost.

Please note – Prior diagnosis of Dementia is required.

Further information can be obtained by contacting the Amaroo Day Club Co-ordinator 02 6025 1776 during business hours Monday to Friday.