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Dementia Australia

We represent the 459,000 Australians living with dementia and the almost 1.6 million Australians involved in their care

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Consumer groups outline 10 key points

Dementia still not receiving the dedicated attention it deserves

An estimated 460,000 Australians are living with dementia.

While Dementia Australia welcomes the $11.3 million for expert psychosocial supports, the lack of focus on dementia within a $115.5 billion budget in 2020–21 for health, aged care and sport, reveals that dementia is still not receiving the attention it deserves. 
An update from Dementia Australia - COVID19

A coronavirus (COVID-19) update from Dementia Australia

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Dementia Australia will be modifying the way we approach our service delivery and activities.

Help sheets are available in English and other languages.
COVID-19 virtual classrooms

COVID-19 virtual classrooms

Dementia Australia’s virtual classrooms are here to support the aged care industry during this challenging time.

Fully interactive and delivered online in two-hour sessions, these virtual classrooms will equip aged care staff to deliver quality care for people living with dementia.

Sign up before the end of October to receive a special discounted rate of $500 (normally $985) for group bookings of up to 25 participants.

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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Your free resources kit is packed full of key information including leaflets and help sheets to help you manage a diagnosis of dementia.

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