Information for councils
A commitment by every council in Australia to make their community dementia-friendly would go a long way in helping address the stigma and discrimination experienced by people living with dementia, their families and carers.
During Dementia Action Week, we encourage your council to reach out to your community and learn more about the needs of people living with dementia, their families and carers who are living in your area. Find information, resources and tips on how to get started below.
- Become a Dementia Friend
Sign-up online to access a series of short videos, information and personal stories from people impacted by dementia.
- Toolkit for starting a dementia-friendly council118 kB
Ready to get started? Find information, tips and inspiration in our toolkit made especially for councils.
- Tips and resources for hosting an event
Find everything you need to host your Dementia Action Week event, including videos from guest speakers.
- Five actions to create a dementia-friendly future
Find information, tips and resources to support people living with dementia in your community.