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Smiling People Standing Together with Bride

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

16 December, 2020
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Smiling Woman Wearing Glasses and Holding a Small Grey Poodle

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

15 December, 2020
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Mark Jenkins Smiling with his Wife and Wearing Multiple Awards

Dementia Australia celebrates NAIDOC Week 2020

12 November, 2020
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Rhianna’s goal: no family is denied the support they desperately need

09 November, 2020
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Brodie Gron running in a marathon with another runner behind

Brodie completes 70km Marathon to Remember in support of dad

21 October, 2020
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Glenda sitting cross-legged in a field of bright yellow and orange flowers

Green thumbs celebrated during National Gardening Week

19 October, 2020
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Paul Williams speaking into a microphone and holding a paper

Dementia Advocates program farewells long-standing member, welcomes another

16 September, 2020
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Dementia in the time of a pandemic

28 August, 2020
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Life with Mamay

23 July, 2020
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Veda and Lynda leaning close together and smiling with trees in the background

Dementia Advocates Lynda and Veda share their story for Pride Month

16 June, 2020
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Dementia Advocates Anne and Edie share their story for Pride Month

11 June, 2020
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Dementia Advocate shares his story

16 April, 2020

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