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Dementia friendly garden group: Ballarat

Carer & Support Groups: Tue 27 May 2025, 9:30am - 11:00am

Get your green thumb out!

Come along and connect with others from your local area at the Ballarat Neighbourhood Centre. Experienced gardener Matt will guide you through different gardening activities each session. No gardening experience needed. A delicious morning tea is provided.

This workshop is for carers of someone with dementia or memory loss, and the person they care for.

 

When:

Weekly Tuesdays over four weeks: 9:30-11am

 

Where:

Ballarat Neighbourhood Centre: Ballarat South Community Hub 11 Tuppen Drive,
Sebastopol, 3356

 

EOIs close:

17 June.

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