Minister Wells' media

Read the transcript of Minister Wells' press conference on CTE; dementia; Brisbane 2032; flag football; softball; surf lifesaving.

The Australian Government is continuing its investment in tackling dementia, unveiling a new training resource to boost care workers’ ability to support people living with dementia.

The Australian Government has released a historic document, the National Dementia Action Plan 2024-2034, marking our commitment to Australia being more dementia inclusive.

The Australian Government is providing $1.3 million in funding to Monash University to update the Clinical Practice Guidelines and Principles of Care for People with Dementia.

The Australian Government is investing a further $8 million to expand the delivery of innovative respite support programs for Australians living with dementia and their carers.

The Australian Government has launched an $8 million education program to boost the capability of aged care workers to deliver high quality, dementia-specific respite care.

The Australian Government has launched a major initiative to ensure First Responders have the specialised skills required to help people with dementia in emergency situations.

The Australian Government is providing more than $27 million in grant funding for innovative approaches to respite care for older Australians living with dementia and their carers.

Read the transcript of Minister Wells' speech at the National Press Club.

Three expert teams in Australia will share in $1.5 million to undertake research into causes of dementia through projects funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).

Minister for Aged Care Anika Wells is encouraging older people, their family, friends, carers and aged care providers to share their views on strengthening quality in aged care through the Aged Care Quality Standards.

The Australian Government will provide an unprecedented $25 million for dementia, ageing and aged care research.

Read the transcript of Minister Wells' speech at HammondCare's dementia conference on 9 September.