Minister visits dementia support centre

The NSW Minister for Ageing and Disability, Mr John Ajaka, visited the Woy Woy Social Support Centre of Delphis Australia on Thursday, February 18.

The centre provides support to clients from the Peninsula area living with Alzheimer's and Dementia.

The centre's CEO, herself a former NSW Minister (for the environment), Ms Robyn Parker said Delphis Australia was delighted to have a visit by Mr Ajaka and Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald.

"Mr Ajaka also has responsibility for volunteers in NSW and I impressed upon him the enormous value of the very dedicated volunteers who offer their time on a daily basis to support the staff at the social support centres.

"Some of our volunteers have been with us for over 10 years and our service is so much the richer for their contribution," Ms Parker said.

She said the Minister participated in some memory games, rolling up his sleeves to get involved in some light exercises and interacted with everyone at the centre.

The Woy Woy Social Support Centre is one of three centres that offer day programs for people living with Dementia and Alzheimers.

Email, 18 Feb 2016

Robyn Parker, Delphis Australia