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Community spirit alive and well for Lithgow Dementia Alliance

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“The first thing you go to is what am I going to face, what is the future going to hold for us?”

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Nell and her family are making their Christmas Tree even more special this year

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Mark Jenkins Smiling with his Wife and Wearing Multiple Awards

Dementia Australia celebrates NAIDOC Week 2020

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Rhianna’s goal: no family is denied the support they desperately need

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Brodie completes 70km Marathon to Remember in support of dad

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Green thumbs celebrated during National Gardening Week

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Dementia Advocates program farewells long-standing member, welcomes another

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Dementia in the time of a pandemic

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Life with Mamay

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Dementia Advocates Lynda and Veda share their story for Pride Month

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Dementia Advocates Anne and Edie share their story for Pride Month

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