Dementia Action Week toolkit for community groups and workplaces to tackle discrimination
A free events toolkit to enable community groups, workplaces and individuals show their support for people living with dementia during Dementia Action Week is now available.
The theme of Dementia Action Week 2022, which runs from Monday 19 September to Sunday 25 September, is ‘A little support makes a big difference’.
To help people and groups provide this support and make a difference in the lives of people living with dementia in their community, Dementia Australia has produced an easy-to-download events and activities toolkit.
The toolkit includes resources to help you host an event or get-together, including videos from Dementia Australia Patron Ita Buttrose AC OBE, Dementia Australia Honorary Medical Advisor Associate Professor Michael Woodward AMand Dementia Australia Ambassador Takaya Honda, informational slides, conversation starters and more.
Dementia Australia CEO Maree McCabe AM said the toolkit was a valuable resource for anyone who wanted to support people living with dementia in their community.
“We know discrimination has a significant impact on people living with dementia, their families and carers, and a little support from the community and healthcare professionals can make a big difference,” Ms McCabe said.
“We are encouraging communities to download the toolkit and come together to learn more about how they can support people living with dementia. Whether in a workplace, at a bowls or footy club, or just with friends and family, we want everyone to get together to learn more about dementia and how a little support can make a big difference.”
Events can be hosted in-person or online using the toolkit resources depending on the COVID-19 guidelines in place.
Dementia Australia is the source of trusted information, education and services for the estimated half a million Australians living with dementia, and the almost 1.6 million people involved in their care. We advocate for positive change and support vital research. We are here to support people impacted by dementia, and to enable them to live as well as possible. No matter how you are impacted by dementia or who you are, we are here for you.
For support, please contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500. An interpreter service is available. The National Dementia Helpline is funded by the Australian Government. People looking for information can also visit dementia.org.au
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Media contacts: David Gear, Media & Communications Advisor, david.gear@dementia.org.au, 0427 204 297;
Gabrielle Prabhu, Media & Communications Manager, gabrielle.prabhu@dementia.org.au, 0447 253 583
When talking or writing about dementia please refer to Dementia-Friendly Language Guidelines.