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| MPs around Australia becoming Dementia Friends |
| Federal Minister for Aged Care The Hon. Ken Wyatt MP, Federal Shadow Assistant Minister for Ageing Senator Helen Polley, NSW Premier The Hon. Gladys Berejiklian MP, Victorian Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing The Hon. Martin Foley MP and Victorian Parliamentary Friends of Dementia Co-convenors Gabrielle Williams MP and Emma Kealy MP are the latest parliamentarians to sign up to become a Dementia Friend, while calling on their colleagues to do the same. |
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Dementia Australia welcomes action to prevent elder abuse
On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2018, the Federal Government announced the establishment of Elder Abuse Action Australia, to help protect the rights of older Australians.
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Dementia needs to be core business for governments’ health, ageing and disability sectors
Dementia Australia has welcomed a report released in May by Alzheimer’s Disease International saying world governments are too slow in tackling the dementia epidemic. |
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| End of life discussion essential from time of dementia diagnosis
Read Dementia Australia and Palliative Care Australia’s joint policy statement emphasising the importance of encouraging end-of-life care discussions as part of the support a person receives when diagnosed with dementia.
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Laughter in the tears
Dementia Advocate and carer Imelda Gilmore reflects on some of the positives of dementia and the opportunities that still exist for making new memories in her latest blog post.
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| Creating a dementia-friendly Melbourne |
| Dementia Australia representatives and consumers recently addressed the Committee for Melbourne during a breakfast promoting the need for Melbourne to become a dementia-friendly city. |
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Support families like Ellie’s with a tax deductable donation
As the end of financial year approaches, there is no better time to make a tax deductible donation to Dementia Australia.
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| Collingwood Football Club makes generous donation |
| A massive thank you to our Ambassador Ben Crocker, Collingwood Football Club and the AFL Players Association for the wonderful donation they recently made to Dementia Australia. |
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| Boosting dementia research initiative progress report |
| A progress report on the Federal Government’s $200 million Boosting Dementia Research Initiative has highlighted a number of potentially world-leading projects that are now being conducted in Australia to help fight dementia. |
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A Trek to Remember -
Everest Base Camp |
| Sign up for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and raise funds to help fight dementia, like sisters Bronwyn and Tracy. |
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| Are you ready to Run Melbourne? |
| This July, make sure you register for the iconic Run Melbourne, to complete a personal challenge while simultaneously raising funds for Dementia Australia. |
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| What is it like for EDIE? |
EDIE uses virtual reality technology to enhance your knowledge of the impact of dementia.
Where Hawthorn
When Wednesday 25 July
Who Family members who want to gain a greater understanding of what it is like for a person who is living with dementia |
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| Blokes in the Caring Role |
This program includes information about dementia, changes and communication. The program also incorporates discussion about the loss and grief associated with becoming a carer.
Where Hawthorn
When Wednesday 5, 12, 19 and 26 September
Who Male carers who want to reflect on their new role and relationship with their family member living with dementia and who can participate in a four-week group program |
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Doing Stuff Together -
Quality time with dementia |
The workshop is designed to explore approaches to spending time with a person with dementia and engaging them in activities that are appropriate, of interest to them and provide a positive experience for all involved.
Where Hawthorn
When Monday 13 and 20 August
Who Family carers, extended family and friends |
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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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