Information for communities
Imagine being treated differently just because you have been diagnosed with a disease like cancer or diabetes.
This is often the reality for people living with dementia, their families and carers.
Dementia Australia research shows 81 per cent of those with a loved one living with dementia felt that people in shops, cafes and restaurants treated people with dementia differently.
That’s why this Dementia Action Week we're encouraging everyone to take a few simple actions to create a dementia-friendly future for all Australians. Find information, resources and tips on how to get started below.
- https://www.dementia.org.au/get-involved/dementia-friendly-communitiesBecome a Dementia Friend
Sign-up online to access a series of short videos, information and personal stories from people impacted by dementia.
- https://www.dementia.org.au/get-involved/dementia-action-week/tips-healthcare-professionalsTips for healthcare professionals
If you work in healthcare, aged care or allied health, find information and resources tailored for your field here.
- https://www.dementia.org.au/get-involved/dementia-action-week/tips-and-resources-hosting-eventTips and resources for hosting an event
Find everything you need to host your Dementia Action Week event, including videos from guest speakers.
- https://www.dementia.org.au/get-involved/dementia-action-week/contact-your-local-governmentContact your local government
Write to your local council and tell them you want dementia-friendly communities on the top of the agenda.
- https://www.dementia.org.au/get-involved/dementia-action-week/five-actions-create-dementia-friendly-futureFive actions to create a dementia-friendly future
Find information, tips and resources to support people living with dementia in your community.
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- 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.