Latest Dementia Australia News

Act Now For Dementia-friendly Future During Dementia Action Week
Urgent action needed – ‘community’ is the challenge and solution for people with dementia
New report reinforces dementia as chronic disease of 21st century
Have a cuppa and make a difference to the lives of people living with dementia
Riddoch To Launch Art And Dementia Program
Dementia Action Week starts Monday 16 September ‘Act Now for a Dementia-Friendly Future’
Dementia Australia builds dementia awareness in diverse community groups
Dementia Australia supports Limestone Coast
$60 million in funding announced for new Centres of Research Excellence
Dementia Australia supports Southern Downs and Toowoomba
Dementia Australia Supports Armidale
Dementia Action Week Local Activity Guide
Knowledge Can Eliminate Stigma About Dementia
Drug approved in the UK provides first step towards treating Alzheimer’s disease
“Stop dithering on older people’s rights”: Older Australians urge MPs to stop delaying action on aged care reform
Commonwealth Government funds update to dementia guidelines, led by Monash University
Developing Best Practice In Dementia Health Care
Is it OK to lie to someone with dementia?
New VR dementia education to improve dining experience in aged care
New Lancet report reinforces importance of brain health no matter your age
Australia’s first Pride café for people with dementia celebrates milestone
Dementia Australia awards $385,000 to support dementia-friendly projects
Dementia Australia urges Australians to support National Elder Abuse Awareness campaign
Is Joe Biden experiencing cognitive decline? Here’s why we shouldn’t speculate
Dementia Australia Supports Darwin
Dementia Australia acknowledges national support of Governor General Hurley
Dementia Australia welcomes inaugural Honorary Nursing Advisor
Funding available for dementia and cognitive decline innovations through CUREator+
Music Brings Back Memories
Professor Brodaty Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award
Report on how Australians die reinforces dementia impact on community and healthcare system
De-escalation VR training for behavioural emergencies set to revolutionise dementia education – on show today at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
De-escalation VR training for behavioural emergencies set to revolutionise dementia education – on show today at Adelaide Convention Centre
Dementia Australia supports South Burnett and Gympie regions
Up to $5 million In Funding Available for Dementia and Cognitive Decline Innovations Through CUREator+
De-escalation VR training for behavioural emergencies set to revolutionise dementia education
Prof Tanya Buchanan takes the helm at Dementia Australia
Community partnerships to support regional events & organisations
Giving back brings rewards for Dementia Australia volunteers
Significant investment in Federal Budget welcomed to support dementia
Hunter Memory Walk & Jog POSTPONED
Dementia-Friendly Communities Action Plan Announced for South Australia
WALLY LEWIS WELCOMES GOVERNMENT PLEDGE TO FUND CTE SUPPORT
WALLY LEWIS CALLS FOR $18M CTE INVESTMENT BECAUSE WE OWE IT TO OUR KIDS
Dementia Australia Supports Waroona
Aged Care Act must protect rights of people living with dementia
Dementia Australia supports New Norfolk
Gut microbiome and gene editing projects share in $3 million research funding