Onward Services

Support for Every Step of the Way

Whether you're newly diagnosed, a family member seeking clarity, or a provider wanting to up-skill your team, Onward Dementia Support offers practical, compassionate services designed to meet your unique needs.

  • Understanding your options post-diagnosis can be daunting. Michelle offers personalised guidance through:

    • My Aged Care

    • Government vs. private care options

    • Creating clear care plans and service pathways

  • From memory aids and mobility equipment to communication tools, Michelle helps source and recommend the right products to support independence, safety and quality of life.

  • Engaging, person-centred sessions designed to:

    • Encourage connection through meaningful activities

    • Maintain cognitive, physical, and sensory skills

    • Support daily routines tailored to the individual

  • One-on-one consultations with carers and families covering:

    • How dementia affects the brain and behaviour

    • Practical ways to manage common symptoms

    • Communication tips and stress reduction tools

    • Building confidence and reducing caregiver fatigue

  • Evidence-based training for home care staff, support workers and nurses, including:

    • Responsive behaviour strategies

    • Building empathy and understanding

    • Person-centred care principles

    • Creating dementia-friendly environments

    • Continued check-ins to adapt care strategies

    • Access to helpful resources and updates

    • A trusted contact when new challenges arise

  • Held in partnership with Woollahra Council and Holdsworth Community Centre.

    When: 3rd Thursday of every month at 10:45am

    Where: Gaden Community Centre, 334 Edgecliff Road, Woollahra.

    A safe space to connect, share and feel supported.

    Click here for more information.