Become a Dementia Friend

What’s a Dementia Friend? 

A Dementia Friend is someone who wants to gain a better understanding of dementia so they can support people living with dementia in ways that are important to them.

This could be as simple as offering patience in a conversation or challenging stigma, or as big as setting up a community action group.

By becoming a Dementia Friend, you will be joining a movement towards a more dementia-friendly future.

How can I become a Dementia Friend? 

Becoming a Dementia Friend is easy. Just watch these video stories to get a better sense of the experience of dementia. 

Getting to know dementia 

‘When you’ve met one person with dementia, you have met one person with dementia.’

Professor Susan Kurrle AO talks about the unique and diverse ways dementia affects people, and how you may have met someone with dementia and never known.

What’s it like living with dementia? 

‘Sometimes we get ostracised because of it.’ 

Australians living with dementia tell their stories about what it’s like, the challenges they face and what has changed for them.

What does a dementia-friendly community look like? 

‘A community that understands would make my life a lot easier.’ 

Australians living with dementia imagine a truly dementia-friendly community and talk about the difference it would make to their lives.

You’re a Dementia Friend! 

Congratulations! If you’ve watched the videos on this page, you’re now a Dementia Friend. Thanks for listening to the experiences of people living with dementia. 

The next thing to do is register with Dementia Australia. By signing up with us, you’ll get access to all our resources and support, and you’ll be able to order your Dementia Friend badge.

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