Tips and resources for hosting an event
Use these tips, tools and resources to help you plan and run your event during Dementia Action Week.
Decide what type of event you would like to host
Examples of events you might run:
- A face-to-face forum in your area.
- An online event.
- An event at your workplace.
- An event at your community group or sporting club.
- A morning tea at home with family or friends.
Choose your venue
Here are some resources, tips and ideas to help choose your venue for your event.
Consider if your venue is suitable for your audience, such as people who are culturally and linguistically diverse or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Use appropriate signage to make it easy for your guests to locate the venue.
Download a venue checklist( 89 kB).
Downloaded resources
Use these downloadable resources to help you promote and run your event and talk about dementia.
- Social media tile(): Be sure to use the hashtag #DementiaActionWeek when sharing with your professional and personal networks on social media.
- Event PowerPoint presentation( 1.2 MB)
- General dementia information and key stats & facts( 141 kB)
Download and share
- https://www.dementia.org.au/about-dementia/dementia-facts-and-figuresDementia facts and figures
How common is dementia in Australia? Dementia Australia’s quick, authoritative guide to dementia prevalence.
- https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/The-reality-of-people-impacted-by-dementia.pdfThe reality of people impacted by dementia108 kB
- https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/Dementia-Action-Week-event-toolkit.pdfDementia Action Week Toolkit1.2 MB
Dementia Action Week is a major leadership, awareness and advocacy campaign for people living with dementia, their families and carers.
- https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/dementia-action-week-toolkit-for-councils.pdfToolkit for starting a dementia-friendly council118 kB
Ready to get started? Find information, tips and inspiration in our toolkit made especially for councils.
- https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/dementia-action-week-toolkit-for-businesses.pdfToolkit for businesses125 kB
Ready to get started? Find information, tips and inspiration in our toolkit made especially for businesses and workplaces.
- https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/2024-02/Dementia-Action-Week-Venue-Checklist.pdfDementia Action Week venue checklist89 kB
Considerations when planning a dementia-friendly event.