Together we can reshape the future of dementia

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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

Latest updates

Dementia Action Week 2020

Dementia Action Week 2020 will be from 21 - 27 September 2020. The theme will be, ‘Dementia. A little support makes a lot of difference’. Community organisations, partners and supporters can support by sharing content across their own channels and networks throughout the week’s activities.

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.

National Symposium Series 2020

Places are now open to attend Dementia Australia’s free symposium series. We’ve re-imagined our 2020 National Symposium to create a virtual webinar experience, featuring local and international speakers across six weeks.

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.

Find out more

News and stories

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Financial sector encouraged to invest in Better banking for people with dementia

16 September, 2020

Thanking aged care workers on Aged Care Employee Day

28 August, 2020

Immediate coordinated action needed to save lives of people living with dementia

28 August, 2020

Find information and advice

Information and advice

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

Help sheets

Help Sheets provide advice, common sense approaches and practical strategies on the issues most commonly raised about dementia.

Prefer to talk?

If you would prefer to talk to someone, call the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500 (available 9am to 5pm weekdays).

Help Sheets

Help Sheets are available on this page as PDF files which you can read, download, and print.

Videos

Dementia Australia video library

Please check back regularly to see what's new.

Watch all of our latest videos here

Community language videos

مرئيات باللغة العربية (Arabic videos)

Resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

Help Sheets

A series of help sheets about various dementia topics have been developed to inform Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people about dementia.

Information in other languages

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Dementia Australia is committed to meeting the linguistic needs of all members of the community.

Find translated resources here:

Upcoming events

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Marathon to Remember

Marathon to Remember is your chance to challenge yourself with a half, full or ultra-marathon, while raising funds and making a difference for people living with dementia.

Date

Saturday, 01 August - Monday, 30 November 2020

Location

National

Carer Wellness Program

This group session is designed to inform strategies to support positive health and wellbeing outcomes for a carer, family or friend of a person living with dementia.

Date

Monday, 21 September 2020 10:00am-11:30am AEST

Location

Northern Sydney NSW / Online

Living with dementia program

This program provides an overview of dementia and how to proceed after a diagnosis including coping with change, relationships and communication, planning for the future and staying healthy.

Date

Tuesday, 22 September 2020 9:30am-11:30am AEST

Location

QLD / Online