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- ‘I was often overwhelmed as a carer’ – new season of Australian-first dementia podcast launched
A groundbreaking Australian-first podcast Hold the Moment – which been listened to more than 100,000 times in less than a year – has today launched a second season focusing on the experience of carers of people with dementia.
- Drug approval promising for people with early Alzheimer's
Dementia Australia welcomes the TGA registration of donanemab, for use in Australia, providing hope for people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
- Volunteers at the heart of connecting communities for those affected by dementia
During National Volunteer Week (19-25 May), Dementia Australia is celebrating the more than 1,200 volunteers who are currently engaged in making a significant contribution to the not-for-profit organisation’s support of people impacted by dementia.
- National radio host Woody Whitelaw named Ambassador
Dementia Australia is proud to welcome Woody Whitelaw as its newest Ambassador ahead of the Melbourne Memory Walk & Jog on Sunday 18 May.
- Quality palliative care critical for Australians with dementia
Dementia Australia has today launched a new course on palliative care for health, aged and disability care workers to mark National Palliative Care Week.
- Tully Smyth joins as Ambassador to support younger carers
Dementia Australia welcomes influencer and writer Tully Smyth as its newest Ambassador. Tully is raising awareness about the impact of younger onset dementia.
- Supporting people living with dementia to vote
Dementia Australia is encouraging people living with dementia, their families and carers to begin discussions now about voting in the federal election.
- Federal election: Dementia Australia calls for urgent action
With Australians heading to the polls in a matter of weeks, Dementia Australia is issuing a stark warning: Australians impacted by dementia cannot wait.
