Advocates emphasise importance of Allied Health

Dementia Advocates supported Dementia Australia’s call for people living with dementia to have access to pathways of allied health support and services, such as speech pathology and occupational therapy, with appropriate funding.  

Advocates John Quinn and Scott Cooper highlighted the significant benefits of allied health for people living with dementia at a Dementia Australia webinar.  

In our Federal Pre-Budget Submission 2025-26, Dementia Australia is asking the Federal Government to support the development of a team of Dementia Specialist Navigators within Dementia Australia to directly address these challenges. 

For more information, please read the media release and Dementia Australia’s joint position statements: 

Speech Pathology and Dementia 

Occupational Therapy Australia and Dementia Australia