A welcoming drop-in for dementia carers offering activities, social connection and free morning tea at Bankstown Library. Come along with the person you care for for peer support and practical respite.
Ongoing activity
80 Rickard Rd, Bankstown NSW 2200, Australia
Free (includes morning tea)
Come along to a friendly, practical carers’ drop-in at Bankstown Library where dementia carers can connect, relax and enjoy simple activities together. This group is designed to give you time to meet others who understand the day-to-day realities of caring for someone with dementia, while the person you care for is welcome to join in or rest in the comfortable foyer area.
You’ll find a calm, welcoming atmosphere where conversation and gentle activities are the focus. Expect a mix of craft, conversation and low-key social activities that are suitable for people living with dementia and their carers.
- Gentle activities to engage the person you care for
- Free morning tea provided to help carers relax and connect
- A supportive peer environment with other local dementia carers
There is no pressure to join every activity; many carers come for the company and a reassuring routine. The group is aimed at making your week easier and offering a local caregiver support hub in Bankstown.
The group runs on the second, third and fourth Monday of each month (except public holidays), from 10:00 to 14:00. It’s a regular, recurring session designed to fit into a weekly routine and give reliable respite and social connection.
Activities are intentionally low-intensity and inclusive, focusing on shared conversation, simple crafts and memory-friendly tasks. Bring the person you care for — everyone is welcome and the sessions are adapted to be dementia-friendly.
If you need practical details, expect free morning tea and the option to bring your own lunch or buy food from the café in the foyer. The sessions are free and offered by a community-led carers’ group at the library.
Sessions are held at Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre, 80 Rickard Road, Bankstown 2200. The location is central and easy to reach by local bus routes and car, with accessible entry points for those with mobility needs.
The library foyer includes a café where you can buy lunch if needed, and there are comfortable seating areas suitable for carers and the people they support. Accessible bathrooms and ramps are available on site to make visits easier.
If you’re familiar with the library, the group meets in the communal spaces where there’s room for small activities and conversation. The setting is family-friendly and geared towards making carers feel supported and welcome.
This group excludes public holidays and runs on the specified Mondays each month; please check council messages or call ahead if a holiday might affect the meeting. It’s designed to be low-pressure and flexible to your needs as a carer.
The sessions include free morning tea but no formal medical care; carers remain responsible for the person they bring. If additional assistance is required, consider contacting local support services for complementary care options.
Phones and sign-in details may be requested on arrival for safety and contact tracing if needed; communication is kept simple and respectful. If you have specific accessibility needs, ringing ahead helps staff prepare a comfortable visit.
There is no cost to attend — the program is free and includes morning tea. No formal registration is required for most drop-in sessions, but calling to check is recommended if you plan to bring someone with specific needs.
For more certainty on attendance, you can phone the council number listed on the event page before arriving; this helps organisers manage space and resources. The free morning tea and relaxed structure mean this is an affordable, low-stress option for caregiver support in Bankstown.
If you are new to the group, arrive a little early so staff can welcome you and explain the session flow. The friendly volunteers and staff are experienced with dementia carers and aim to make your visit straightforward and supportive.
