2013
Ita says budget playing Russian Roulette with people’s minds 15 May 2013 Ita’s vision: a dementia-friendly Australian society 15 May 2013
Dementia in Aboriginal Australians three times as likely 14 May 2013 Alzheimer’s Australia honours top dementia researchers 14 May 2013
Aged care reforms vital for Australia’s future says Ita 24 April 2013
International recognition for Mark Butler’s dementia leadership 22 April 2013
Healthcare workers need more support and training if they’re to improve care for people living with dementia 18 April 2013
Alzheimer’s Australia urges the Government to protect human rights in nursing homes 12 April 2013
Younger Onset Dementia Key Worker Program 16 March 2013
250,000+ BrainyApp downloads – Australian innovation a worldwide success 20 February 2013
$200 million needed for dementia research 14 February 2013
Federal budget must support dementia research 4 February 2013
Alzheimer’s Australia National President Ita Buttrose named Australian of the Year 25 January 2013
2012
Alzheimer’s Australia National President named NSW Australian of the Year 28 November 2012
Three million Australians will develop dementia by 2050 20 November 2012
Ita wins advocacy award for her fight towards a World Without Dementia 14 November 2012
Pharmaceutical companies must continue to look for a cure for dementia 23 October 2012
Dementia projected to rise by one third by 2020 27 September 2012
Stigma to blame for hidden dementia diagnosis 21 September 2012
Your Brain Matters: Australia announces world-first health program to tackle dementia epidemic 16 September 2012
$200 million needed to work towards a World Without Dementia 23 August 2012
Antipsychotic medications overprescribed for people with dementia 17 August 2012
Dementia recognised as a National Health Priority Area 10 August 2012
Overwhelming demand for world first dementia risk reduction app sends BrainyApp Android 23 July 2012
Stigma surrounding dementia today as widespread as ever: Ita Buttrose 11 July 2012
Clinicians should decide who will benefit from Alzheimer’s medications 8 July 2012
Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of ageing 28 June 2012
Ita says get on with the reform of aged care
6 June 2012
A new approach to dementia care
1 June 2012
Dangerous overuse of antipsychotics a human rights issue
21 May 2012
Government steps up to fight dementia
8 May 2012
Alzheimer’s Australia welcomes age care reforms and plan to tackle dementia
20 April 2012
Dementia: An economic and fiscal disaster waiting to happen
11 April 2012
Too many failures in dementia care
9 April 2012
Australian dementia research funding falling behind
3 April 2012
Ita asks researchers to join the fight against dementia
27 March 2012
Alzheimer’s Australia welcomes inquiry into dementia early diagnosis and intervention
23 March 2012
Australia takes fight dementia campaign internationally
8 March 2012
Aged care reform alone will not avert dementia crisis
23 February 2012
We’ve popped the question to our leaders this Valentine's Day
14 February 2012
Time for budget action on dementia
25 January 2012
Make 2012 a year to remember
3 January 2012
2011
Alzheimer’s Australia commends Minister’s Cabinet appointment
12 December 2011
World-first app to lead fight against Alzheimer’s disease
9 November 2011
$500 million needed to address the dementia epidemic
13 October 2011
Fifty percent of dementia cases go undiagnosed
13 September 2011
Urgent need to plan ahead to combat Australia’s growing dementia epidemic
5 August 2011
Australia should lead the fight on dementia
13 July 2011
Dementia research: tragically underfunded
4 July 2011
Dementia risk for people with diabetes
30 June 2011
Antipsychotics overused in dementia
20 June 2011
Former ACT CEO, Alzheimer’s Australia awarded Medal of the Order of Australia
13 June 2011
The Hon Michael Kirby to join dementia experts at Brisbane conference
19 May 2011
Funding delivers advancements in dementia care
18 May 2011
No support for aged care reform unless Government tackles the dementia epidemic
17 May 2011
Alzheimer's Australia National Conference starts tomorrow
Most people in residential care have dementia
12 May 2011
Dementia experts to gather at Brisbane Conference
11 May 2011
Sophie Pieters-Hawke and friends lead the fight against dementia for young people
7 May 2011
Euthanasia is only one part of the end-of-life debate
3 May 2011
The Long Goodbye to premiere on ABC1
8 April 2011
Planning for end of life a must - yet most don’t do it
4 April 2011
Australians fear dementia second only to cancer
15 March 2011
Opportunity to talk with the architect of the National Dementia Strategy in England
3 March 2011
Dementia is core business for aged care
25 February 2011
Ita Buttrose President Elect for Alzheimer’s Australia
22 February 2011
Alzheimer's Australia Research breaks $1 million funding barrier
1 February 2011
Productivity Commission have listened to consumers
21 January 2011
2010
One size does not fit all when it comes to sex and dementia
8 November 2010
Dementia Awareness Week: There’s a difference between forgetfulness and Alzheimer’s disease
19 September 2010
All older Australians be entitled to aged care services
17 September 2010
Australians affected by dementia to drive priorities in dementia services and research
7 September 2010
Alzheimer’s Australia welcomes Greens plan to combat dementia
18 August 2010
Invest in preventative health to combat dementia epidemic
9 August 2010
Dementia drives aged care crisis
6 August 2010
Aged care must be about older people’s needs
2 August 2010
The dementia revolution
22 June 2010
One million Australians forgotten in the Federal Budget
11 May 2010
Health reform must address the dementia epidemic
22 February 2010
Other States
NSW, Vic, Qld, SA, WA
Find out latest news released by other Alzheimer's Australia State offices;
ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA
Feeling forgetful or confused? Finding out what is wrong is the first step to getting help
Information about the early signs and symptoms of dementia
Information, services and support that you can access through Alzheimer’s Australia.
Information and support for family members and carers of people living with dementia.
Your help and support is vital to Alzheimer's Australia.
Join the fight and support the campaign
Courses and workshops for people with dementia, families, carers, service providers and care workers
National and local events available for families, carers, people with dementia and the general public.
Alzheimer's Australia was originally established by family carers of people with dementia
Alzheimer's Australia administers leading edge national dementia programs and services
Alzheimer’s Australia is committed to contributing towards Australian dementia research.
A number of documents which produce estimates of the current and future impact of dementia.