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The National Dementia Action Plan 2024–2034 aims to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia, their carers and families.

This week is Dementia Action Week (16–22 September 2024) and the theme is ‘act now for a dementia friendly future’.

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare released an updated Dementia in Australia report and National Dementia Data Improvement Plan. This work monitors outcomes for people living with dementia and their carers in Australia.

Find out how you can get involved this Dementia Action Week and learn more about our dementia initiatives.

The National Dementia Action Plan is open for consultation. Find out about the plan and how to provide feedback.

The National Dementia Action Plan is open for consultation. Find out about the plan and how to provide feedback.

Professor Michael Kidd, Deputy Chief Medical Officer answers some of the common questions around dementia.

Find out the simple things you can do to help support people living with dementia

The updated report has been prepared by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, it shows how the impact of dementia is growing in Australia.

A music therapist and a human-computer interaction expert help carers use music to calm people with dementia.

The Dementia in Australia 2021 report is the first of its kind in almost 10 years. Prepared by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, it shows how the impact of dementia is growing in Australia.

Find out the simple things you can do to help support people living with dementia.

The Australian Government has announced grant opportunities worth almost $311 million from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).