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Dementia Australia ... the new voice
of Alzheimer’s Australia |
We have officially changed our name to Dementia Australia. With more than 100 types of dementia – Alzheimer’s disease being one – our new name reflects that, as the peak body, we are here for people, of all ages, living with all forms of dementia, their families and carers.
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Dementia awareness alarmingly low, new survey finds
More than 80 per cent of Australians do not know that dementia is the second leading cause of death in this country, according to a new survey conducted on behalf of Dementia Australia.
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National dementia conference
a huge success
More than 700 delegates met in Melbourne for the 17th Dementia Australia Biennial National Conference to inspire all to ‘Be the Change’ in improving the lives of people impacted by dementia.
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Considering Residential Care
Where Parkville
When 22 November, 1:30pm
Who The family and friends of people
living with dementia |
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Meet your Victorian Small Training Provider of the Year |
Dementia Australia’s education programs were recognised at the prestigious Department of Education’s Victorian Training Awards, where we received the Small Training Provider of the Year Award.
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Younger Onset Dementia: National Disability
Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Where Hawthorn
When 15 November, 3:00pm
Who People with younger onset dementia,
their families and carers |
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Victorian kids commit to raising dementia awareness
Thank you to students from various primary schools and out-of-hours care programs across Victoria that supported Dementia Awareness Month through creating banners for display outside their schools.
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Dementia-friendly advocate named Ballarat senior of the year
Congratulations to Anne Tudor on her receipt of the Mayor's award for Ballarat Senior Citizen of the Year, in recognition of her dedication to transforming Ballarat into a dementia-friendly city.
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Introduction to Dementia and Services
Where Ballarat
When 16 November, 1:00pm
Who People with dementia, their families and carers |
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Younger onset dementia and the
National Disability Insurance Scheme
Check out our new short video, which features people living with younger onset dementia and their carers speaking about the positive impact of the National Disability Insurance Scheme on their lives.
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Paper garden remembers
those we have lost
A ‘memory garden’ has been established at our Parkville premises, after a donation by Donald Walker in honour of his late wife Valerie, who lived with dementia. The garden honours Valerie and many others.
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Blokes in The Caring Role
Where Shepparton
When 10 November, 10:00am (Four-week course)
Who Male carers |
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The Montessori method features in our library blog
At our conference this month, Dr Cameron Camp inspired many delegates with his talk about the integrating Montessori methods into the treatment of people living with dementia. For more information about this important topic, check out this month's library blog.
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Anne Deveson’s story shared through ABC Compass
Click on the link below for Episode 33 of ABC's Compass documentary, Paper Trails, on Anne Deveson that followed her experience with dementia.
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Informative dementia video
launches in Hindi
Check out our new short film for the Hindi-speaking community. It’s the latest in our award-winning "It's Not a Disgrace, It's Dementia" series, aimed at non-English speaking communities to help de-stigmatise and promote awareness of the condition.
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Participants needed for START trial
Carers of people living with dementia may take part in the trial of the START therapy program, run by the Melbourne Ageing Research Collaboration (MARC), to see whether it is is effective when delivered via videoconferencing. |
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Contact us 98-104 Riversdale Road, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia 3122 Tel +61 3 9815 7800 W dementia.org.au
National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500 |
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