Dementia-Specific Day Programs (Day Respite)
Supporting people living with dementia, and the carers who support them.
Support for;
- Time to rest and recharge, and focus on their own wellbeing
- Confidence their loved one is safe, supported, and understood
- Renewed energy to continue caring at home
- Free time to volunteer, meet friends, play golf, or enjoy a quiet day
- Support that helps their person remain at home for longer
What we offer
- Mobility and balance exercises
- Live performances from professional musicians
- Therapeutic arts and crafts
- Cognitively stimulating games and activities
- Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea
- Social connection
- Transport to and from our centres
Activities include gentle exercise, performances, arts and crafts, music, and cognitive stimulation, all delivered using an evidence-based approach to support wellbeing, mobility, and social connection. We also provide freshly prepared, healthy meals that cater to dietary needs, with morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea included. Transport is available to and from most locations.
In fact, in our 2024 and 2025 carer surveys, 100% of carers told us that accessing HeyDay Supports helped extend the time their loved one was able to remain living at home, and that our support positively contributed to their own overall wellbeing.
Who's is for
- People living with dementia
- Parkinson’s disease
- Younger onset dementia
- Memory loss or functional decline
Carers Counselling
- Carers Counselling
- One-on-one mental health support
- Strengthen wellbeing
- Nationally recognised counsellor
- Three FREE sessions
Mental health support tailored to carers.
In partnership with Sandra Kimball, a nationally recognised Carer Counsellor, we offer one-on-one mental health sessions for carers of loved ones over 65. These sessions focus on strengthening mental wellbeing so carers can be at their best in their role.
Thanks to a generous donation, we provide three FREE sessions to carers we support. Additional sessions or sessions for others are available at a subsidised rate of $15.
Contact for counselling:
Call: (02) 6685 1629
Email: caremanager@heyday.org.au
We come to you
Local at heart regional in reach
We service communities right across the Northern Rivers. Whether you’re in town, by the coast, or out in the hinterland, our HeyDay Supports team travels to you. We’re committed to making support accessible, flexible, and close to home, no matter where you live.
Where to Join
Three wonderful locations
Join us at one of our three Northern Rivers centres in Brunswick Heads, Lennox Head, and our newest location in Murwillumbah. Each centre provides a welcoming space for connection, activity, and meaningful support, close to home.
Brunswick Heads
Day Program Times
Monday – Friday
10:00am – 3:00pm
Lennox Head
Day Program Times
Tuesday / Thursday / Friday
10:00am – 3:00pm
Murwillumbah
Day Program Times
Monday / Thursday / Friday
10:00am – 3:00pm
HeyDay Moments
Access this support
Taking the first step to get support
Call: (02) 6685 1629
Email: care@heyday.org.au
CHSP Client Contributions
CHSP services are subsidised by the Australian Government, which covers part of the cost of your care. Clients are asked to make a small contribution towards the services they receive. You can view our current CHSP client contributions schedule here.
