The Mudgee community are busy raising funds International Day of People with Disabilities. Among the activities is a knitting stall run by Pioneer House.

Knitted products made by the residents of community-run aged care facility will be sold to raise money for Blind Citizens Australia.

Diversional therapist Regina Larkin says that even in cases of advancing dementia. many residents still remember the knitting skills they learned in their youth.

"Knitting, sewing, fancywork, these things were taught to most women in the past. I believe it helped a lot of women, especially through the Great Depression,” she said.

"They can continue to knit, and be very good knitters, even though they have high care dementia. It's something they lose last.

A team of volunteers are on hand to help, and to stuff and sew up the items once they're knitted.

“The Mudgee community is very supportive, and because of this we can support a wide range of abilities, and enable our residents to give back to the community."