Carers Catch Up
A regular space for carers to come together, share, and find support among people who understand.
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Our programs
Programs that connect.
Real programs. Real connection. Every program is run in and for the Ballarat community — by volunteers, carers, artists, musicians and people living with dementia.
What we do
Real programs. Real connection.
Every dollar stays close to home, funding the programs and community work that make Ballarat more dementia-friendly.
Bigger Hearts Choir
Weekly singing that lifts the spirits and brings people together through the joy of music.
Learn more →Art-Escape
A new weekly art program starting late February 2026, for people living with dementia. Socialisation, creativity and friendship.
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Australia's first dementia-friendly forest and sensory trail, at Woowookarung Regional Park. Open every day.
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Coming soon
More details, on the way
We're putting together a full page for each program — meeting times, contacts, locations, and how to join. In the meantime, please get in touch and we'll point you to the right person.
Help keep them going
Every program lives because of people like you
Your support keeps Carers Catch Up running, the choir singing, and the Sensory Trail welcoming everyone who needs it.