Community dementia advocacy

Talkback Radio

Phoning or texting a local talkback radio show is a great way to bring attention to the need to create a dementia-friendly future.

List of talkback radio station phone and SMS numbers

Tips and advice for talkback radio:

• Allow for plenty of time. Sometimes the producer who answers the call may ask you to wait on the phone for up to 5-10 minutes until they are able to put you through to speak live on-air.
• Consider writing down a couple of points you wish to bring up during your phone call.
• Unfortunately the show may not always be able to take your call. If this is the case, consider trying again another day.
• Try to call when the presenter is seeking talkback calls about a topic related to dementia such as health or ageing.
• Radio programs will regularly interview political candidates during election times. This is often a perfect time to call as you may have the opportunity to discuss dementia with a candidate live-on-air.

Presenting at a community or work meeting

Community groups, clubs and workplaces have a vital role to play in creating a dementia-friendly future. Making a presentation at your workplace or community group during Dementia Action Week is a great way to encourage the small changes that can make a huge difference in the lives of people living with dementia, their families and carers.

Some ideas to consider:

• Ask your workplace if you can have a few minutes of a staff meeting to talk about Dementia Action Week and why it’s important to you.
• For a more informal meeting, consider scheduling a morning tea where you can plan to say a few words.
• If you are part of a club, organisation, religion, or sports team, see if you can organise a time during your next gathering to talk about Dementia Action Week.
• Read through our talking points (link to new page above) with tips and ideas on what to talk about.