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.
- Become a Dementia Friend
Sign-up online to access a series of short videos, information and personal stories from people impacted by dementia.
- Dementia-friendly tips for health workers
If you work in healthcare, aged care or allied health, here are some tips for helping people living with dementia feel comfortable, supported and engaged.
- Contact your local government
Write to your local council and tell them you want dementia-friendly communities on the top of the agenda.
- Tips and resources for hosting an event
Find everything you need to host your Dementia Action Week event, including videos from guest speakers.
- Five 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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- Dementia facts and figures
How common is dementia in Australia? Dementia Australia’s quick, authoritative guide to dementia prevalence.
- Toolkit for starting a dementia-friendly councilPDF — 118 kB
Ready to get started? Find information, tips and inspiration in our toolkit made especially for councils.
- Toolkit for businessesPDF — 125 kB
Ready to get started? Find information, tips and inspiration in our toolkit made especially for businesses and workplaces.
- Dementia Action Week venue checklistPDF — 89 kB
Considerations when planning a dementia-friendly event.