About dementia
Find out about the different types of dementia and who can be affected.
Reduce your risk of dementia
Things you can do that may help reduce your risk of dementia.
Diagnosis, management and support
Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and management of dementia.
What we're doing about dementia
Find out about the initiatives and programs we fund to support people living with dementia, their families and carers.
Complete a free online brain health check
Get a personalised dementia risk score and recommendations to reduce your risk. You can share the report with your healthcare provider.
Reduce your dementia risk
Find out about risk factors. Resources are available for the public and health professionals.
Translated resources
Find information in your language on how to reduce your dementia risk.
National Dementia Helpline
Did you know?
Dementia
is an umbrella term – Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia.
45%
of dementia cases globally could be prevented. There are ways to reduce your risk.
≈500,000
Australians are living with dementia. That’s expected to double in the next 30 years.
Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare — Dementia in Australia
Who we work with
Dementia Australia
Dementia Australia provides information and support for people living with dementia, their families and carers.
Dementia Support Australia
Dementia Support Australia helps people caring for a person living with dementia who has behaviour changes. They provide a 24-hour helpline and specialised clinical support.
Dementia Training Australia
Dementia Training Australia delivers free education and training for health and aged care workers.