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30 August 2022 - This fact sheet provides information about why people with dementia can also have trouble with bladder and bowel control.

11 August 2025 - A summary of the vision, purpose and actions contained in the National Dementia Action Plan 2024–2034.

10 April 2024 - Learn about the signs, symptoms, and diagnosis of dementia, and find out how these symptoms can be managed.

4 June 2025 - Learn about the programs and initiatives we fund for aged care service providers to deliver safe, consistent and quality aged care for older people.

3 October 2023 - A music therapist and a human-computer interaction expert help carers use music to calm people with dementia.

7 September 2023 - The Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission Expert Advisory Panel (EAP) advised the government on the research priorities for this Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) mission.

24 August 2025 - A report on the review of the Medical Research Future Fund’s Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission.

22 January 2023 - The National Dementia Action Plan is open for consultation. Find out about the plan and how to provide feedback.

5 June 2025 - The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is a $24 billion long-term investment supporting Australian health and medical research. The MRFF aims to transform health and medical research and innovation to improve lives, build the economy and contribute to health system sustainability.

29 April 2025 - There are various ways for people to train, upskill and enter the aged care workforce. Find out how we are training new workers and improving the skills of our current workforce to meet the needs of older people.