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Dementia Australia praises Labor’s commitment to improving the care of Australians living with dementia
Voices of experience reinforce need for dementia training
Make dementia a priority in your vision for Australia
Budget does not speak to the heart of the problem for people living with dementia, their families and carers
Lack of visibility in home care and dementia a major concern
Honouring all women impacted by dementia on International Women’s Day
Dementia is not optional – and dementia training shouldn’t be either
Increased aged care funding a good step - now a focus on training and culture essential
What is good for your heart is good for your brain
Dementia peak supports phased approach of Specialist Dementia Care Program

Calendar

Family Carers Course - Tue 28 May 2019 - Sunshine Coast
Introduction to Dementia - Friday 28 May 2019 - Campbelltown
Planning for your future - Tuesday 28 May - Hawthorn
Managing the changes - Wednesday 29 May - Bundoora
Loss, Change and Self-Care Workshop - Thursday 30 May - Port Lincoln
Blokes in the caring role - May & June 2019 - Kyneton
Living With Change - Thu 30, Fri 31 May 2019 - Cairns
Your Brain Matters by Dementia Australia - Thursday 30 May - Drouin
Your Brain Matters by Dementia Australia - Thursday 30 May - Drouin
Driving and Dementia - Online Webinar - Thursday 30 May
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News

Australian Dementia Network (ADNeT) Registry and Clinical Trials Program
Dementia Australia mourns the passing of Emeritus Professor Hal Kendig
Dementia advocates marry after 34 years together

Featured resources

Dementia and your legal rights
Dementia language guidelines
Family and friends matter
LGBTI and dementia
Medicines and dementia: what you need to know
Men's Shed manual
Support for carers
Support pathways for people with younger onset dementia
Worried about your memory?
Younger Onset Dementia and the NDIS