Dementia
Strategy
National dementia education and training standards framework
A framework developed to support a more consistent and comprehensive approach to knowledge and skill development for supporting people living with dementia and their families and carers. It sets out the recommended standards for knowledge and skills across a core range of dementia learning domains and learning tiers, giving consideration to the range of professional...
Report
2023 Winston Churchill Fellowship to investigate best practice museum programs sustaining wellbeing of people with dementia
This report explores creative engagement programs in museums that support emotional, cognitive, and social wellbeing of people living with dementia. The report explores a variety of international program models, methodologies, and insights from leading museum practitioners in dementia programming.
Fact sheet
Dementia in Australia
These fact sheets provide data on the current and projected future prevalence of all forms of dementia, and early onset dementia, across Australia and by state and territory. Without a significant intervention, it is expected that dementia rates will rise substantially between now and 2054.
Strategy
National dementia action plan 2024–2034
This action plan is Australia’s national dementia policy framework which aims to improve the lives and care of people living with dementia, their carers and families over the next 10 years. It aims to provide a vision, guide action by Australian, state and territory governments, and drive improvements to services and systems. It sets out...
Report
Diagnosis to dignity: a vision for Alzheimer’s disease in Australia
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most significant health challenges of our time, with the potential to impact millions of Australians and place a substantial strain on our health and aged care systems. This report proposes seven recommendations to achieve a future where Australians with Alzheimer’s disease live with dignity, supported by compassionate and comprehensive...