02/09/2026
What is a dementia café?
It's a space to talk, listen, laugh and simply be. Where you can connect with others who truly understand your journey.
There's music and art, made for all abilities. There are trained volunteers for company and support, and a quiet corner if the room gets to be too much. For carers, there's a private space to talk things through, and other people who already understand without being told.
We'll run regular sessions with guest speakers on dementia care, respite and burnout, navigating the aged care system, and advance care planning. And you can borrow from our library, including the Walking Together booklets, one for each kind of dementia.
A few things people ask us.
Do I need a formal diagnosis? No.
The path to diagnosis can be long, and you're welcome if you've noticed changes and think this would help.
What if it's a bad day? Come anyway.
This is a judgement-free room, and our volunteers are there for exactly that.
Can I come alone? Yes.
Plenty of people do. Our volunteers are there for companionship and general support. If you need one-on-one support, we ask that you bring a family member, friend or carer with you.
Do I need to book? Yes, please.
It helps us make sure we have enough volunteers to welcome everyone.
Is there a cost? Attending is free. Tea, coffee and refreshments are bought from the venue.
Our weekly café opens Tuesday 22 September at Cheltenham Golf Club, 10.30 am to 12.30 pm.
Let us know you're coming at events.humanitix.com/tide-and-times-cafe-cheltenham so we have enough volunteers on the day.
Hold the tide. Hold the hand.
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