Dementia Australia

Dementia Australia is the national peak body supporting people living with dementia, their families and carers. An estimated 433,300 Australians live with dementia, and 1.7 million people are involved in their care. Dementia is now the leading cause of death for Australians, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), and remains a challenging and often misunderstood condition. Dementia Australia responds to this challenge with trusted information, education and support services. We advocate to government and in the community for positive change. We support vital research and health workers providing essential care. We equip communities with tools and knowledge to make our society more dementia friendly. We involve people impacted by dementia in our work, to respect and reflect the diverse range of dementia experiences across Australia. We amplify the voices of people impacted by dementia, to empower their self-advocacy and reduce stigma in the community. We are here to support people impacted by dementia, and to enable them to live as well as possible. No matter who you are or how you’re affected by dementia, Dementia Australia is here for you.