Alchemy Chorus Canberra

01/06/2026

Join us...it's our 10th year concert!

15/03/2026

Upcoming films at the National Film & Sound Archives: March 21 and July 11

11/03/2026

We are the 'ageing' part of this collaboration. It will be a fun morning on 26 March at 11am in the COTA hall.

02/02/2026

February 22 is Memory Walk & Jog around Lake Burley Griffin. Details at this link:

https://www.memorywalk.com.au/find-an-event

30/01/2026

Another Alchemy Chorus has launched. Congratulations! Singing starts on Tuesday 10 February in Wodonga. Contact is Janine on 0260558000 or [email protected]🙌

06/01/2026

Contact for this program is [email protected]

17/11/2025

Blue Illusion women’s fashion store in Woden is having an all-day styling event this Wednesday 19 November to raise funds for Dementia Australia and awareness of dementia. Blue Illusion has 7 stores involved in the fundraiser across the country. 7% of all profits from sales on the day will go to Dementia Australia. If you are interested in attending the details are:

Wednesday 19 November
Blue Illusion
Westfield Woden
2 Keltie Street,
Woden ACT 2606

Contact: Dani (manager)
(02) 6285 3150

31/10/2025

Click https://alchemychorus.com/2025/10/31/hear-ye-hear-ye/ to hear recording

23/10/2025

Carers are amazing

“It’s not natural for us. We try and treat it as a job rather than a caring role and so our nature is to try and fix problems. And this one can’t be fixed. So we feel that we have failed.”

Bruce is the primary carer for his brother Russell who has lived with younger onset dementia for almost a decade now.

When reflecting on his experiences, Bruce said being a male in a caring role has allowed him to talk to other men in similar circumstances and to learn how to help each other out.

“I started a small men’s group that meets every month,” Bruce said.

“It’s made me develop some communication skills that I didn’t have, and to try and get men to communicate more about the things that matter.

“You really need to ask more than one question. I will ask people how they’re going and I’ll follow it up, looking straight in their eyes, and say, ‘Look, I’ve been there. I’m looking after somebody with dementia. I’ll ask you again, how are you going?’.

“Almost every person I talk to, I need to ask more than just how are you. Most carers are struggling but they won’t admit it.”

If you’ve found yourself in a caring role and need support, practical strategies or advice, we are here for you.

Please contact the National Dementia Helpline anytime on 1800 100 500 or visit https://www.dementia.org.au/get-support/national-dementia-helpline for live chat or email options.

23/10/2025

It’s tomorrow! And fun