Dementia Action Week
21 - 27 September, 2026
Dementia is Australia’s leading cause of death, but it’s not talked about nearly enough. This Dementia Action Week, we’re asking every Australian to help change that, one conversation at a time.
It’s time to talk about dementia
Almost half a million Australians are living with dementia today and over 1.7 million people are involved in their care.
But we don’t talk about it enough, It can feel too hard to raise. We worry about saying the wrong thing. And it’s often wrongly seen as just a part of getting older.
But silence has a cost - delayed diagnoses and treatment, carers who feel isolated, and people who never learn that help is here.
When we talk about dementia, we can:
- Improve support and services for Australians
- Improve understanding of dementia
- Reduce stigma and discrimination
Why it's time to talk
A national conversation about dementia is made up of thousands of smaller ones - in GP clinics, workplaces, community halls and family homes. Every conversation can tell someone it’s safe to speak up, that they’re not alone, and connects them to support they didn't know exists.
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Get involved in Dementia Action Week
- Start a conversation
Not sure how to talk about dementia? Or how to talk with someone who is living with dementia? Start here.
- Access support
Want to access support, services and community for yourself or someone you know? Here are some handy places to start.
- Need information in another language?
We have translated resources available in more than 40 languages, including Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Arabic, and Vietnamese.
About the theme
Dementia Australia acknowledges the support of the Australian Government for this initiative.