This framework outlines the first stage of the national approach to implementation of the National dementia action plan 2024–2034 (action plan) for the three years from 2025 to 2027. Implementing the action plan requires collaboration across all levels of government. To support aligned and focused action, the Australian Government and state and territory governments have worked together to develop an approach to implementation called ‘Collective Priority Frameworks’ (framework).

The framework is a document that helps governments across Australia focus and align their efforts on specific priority actions to implement the action plan over the next three years. It reflects input from dementia experts and people with lived experience of dementia. Governments have agreed on three initial priority actions that will guide implementation of the action plan for the next three years:

• Action 3: empower individuals and communities to minimise risk where they can and delay onset and progression
• Action 4: improve dementia diagnosis and post-diagnostic care and support
• Action 8: improve dementia data, maximise the impact of dementia research and promote innovation.

The framework provides examples of activities currently underway to improve dementia data, research and innovation by the Australian Government and state and territory governments.