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Welcomed ‘first steps’ response to interim report with more urgently needed
Urgent calls to end ‘neglect’ in aged care echoed by Dementia Australia
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

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Driving and Dementia - 31 March - Webinar
Parkinson's and Lewy Body Disease - 31 March - Online / Hawthorn
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POSTPONED: Communication and dementia - 2 April - Strathalbyn
Understanding dementia - 2 April - Online / Hawthorn
Understanding dementia - 3 April - Webinar
Blokes in the caring role - 6 April - Bendigo
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Australian Dementia Network (ADNeT) Registry and Clinical Trials Program
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Dementia advocates marry after 34 years together

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Tips for Carers, Families and Friends of People Living with Dementia
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Dementia and your legal rights
Dementia language guidelines
Family and friends matter
LGBTI and dementia
Medicines and dementia: what you need to know
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