The rollout of 10,000 new home care packages flagged in December will begin this week, the federal government says.
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Dementia advocate Ita Buttrose receives honorary doctorate
Dementia Australia CEO Maree McCabe has congratulated dementia and aged care advocate Ita Buttrose for being awarded an honorary UNSW Medicine doctorate.
Dementia Australia partners with international advocacy group
Dementia Australia has become the first national dementia association to partner with Dementia Alliance International, the peak global dementia advocay organisation.
Dementia app facilitates interaction through games
Dementia Australia has released a new iPad app to help family members connect and communicate with loved ones who are living with dementia through interactive games.
Deaths from dementia on the rise
Dementia continues to be the leading cause of death among Australian women, and the second leading cause of death of all Australians behind heart disease, according to an Australian Bureau of Statistics report released earlier this week.
Why we’re tongue-tied around dementia
Despite increased awareness about dementia, one in four people feel uncomfortable around someone living with the condition because they don’t know what to say or are worried about saying the wrong thing.
Industry group CEO surprised, disappointed by allegations
The head of the peak industry body Leading Age Services Australia has told the ABC he was unaware of many of the allegations of abuses, neglect and substandard care made on the broadcaster’s flagship Four Corners program.
Australia joins global dementia awareness campaign
A film about how Australian technology is helping people with dementia and their carers is part of a global campaign to raise awareness about the condition.
Study’s findings put dementia costs in focus
A new analysis puts the cost of caring for residents with dementia above earlier estimates, which advocates and providers say highlights the need for sustainable funding.
Researchers, volunteers and advocates among award recipients
Prominent dementia researcher and adviser among those recognised in the Australia Day Honours.
New consumer guide for accessing the NDIS
Dementia Australia has developed a resource to help people with younger onset dementia understand and navigate the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Fears over future of specialist dementia key worker role
Dementia Australia has expressed concern over the Federal Government’s decision not to support a Senate inquiry recommendation to expand the younger onset dementia key worker program and says the program’s future under the NDIS is uncertain.
Survey finds limited public understanding of dementia
More than 80 per cent of Australians do not know that dementia is the second leading cause of death in this country, according to a national survey.
Top air travel tips for travellers with dementia
A new guide has been launched to help improve the experience of air travel for people with dementia.
