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New discussion paper demonstrates power of Dementia-Friendly Communities

New discussion paper demonstrates power of Dementia-Friendly Communities

Dementia Australia’s award-winning Dementia-Friendly Communities program plays a crucial role in empowering and supporting individuals and communities to undertake initiatives to improve knowledge and awareness about dementia, reduce stigma and discrimination and promote social engagement.

Read the discussion paper, Support. Encourage. Empower. Leading the way towards a Dementia-friendly Community, to learn more.
Memory Walk & Jog is back for 2022!

Memory Walk & Jog is back for 2022!

Memory Walk & Jog 2022 is back and bigger than ever! Get together, create a team, get active and help beat dementia. With your determination (and feet!) you’ll join an inspiring community as we make a better today for the estimated 472,000 people living with dementia in Australia. For locations, dates and registration, head to memorywalk.com.au.
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Tips for grassroots dementia advocacy

How to contact your local Member of Parliament or media about issues important to you.

Whether you do one or some of the tips included here, every action and every conversation makes a difference at any time of the year. The most important thing is to have your say.

What is dementia?

Dementia describes a collection of symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain. It is not one specific disease.

Dementia affects thinking, behaviour and the ability to perform everyday tasks. Brain function is affected enough to interfere with the person’s normal social or working life.

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What is dementia?

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