National

Hazel Hawke

23 May, 2013 HAZEL HAWKE: A LIFE TO CELEBRATE

21 May, 2013 Alzheimer’s Australia is bringing an international art exhibition Love, Loss and Laughter to Australia. This engaging exhibition, which will tour between May and November 2013, seeks to broaden understanding of dementia.

Find out more

Dementia in Aboriginal Australians three times as likely

16 May, 2013 The rate of dementia in Aboriginal Australians is three times that of Australia’s non-Indigenous population, a three year study into how Aboriginal Australians age has found.

Find out more

Ita says budget playing Russian Roulette with people’s minds

15 May, 2013 Ita Buttrose says the lack of investment in dementia research in last night’s Budget is playing Russian Roulette with people’s minds.

Find out more

Alzheimer’s Australia honours top dementia researchers

14 May, 2013 Ita Buttrose has presented one of Australia’s most eminent dementia researchers, Professor Henry Brodaty, with the Lifetime Alzheimer’s Australia Award at the official opening of Alzheimer’s Australia’s 15th National Conference in Hobart.

Find out more

Ita’s vision: a dementia-friendly Australian society

15 May, 2013 Ita Buttrose has called on every local government association and community across Australia to make their towns and cities dementia friendly to combat negative attitudes about the condition and ensure the rights of people living with dementia are protected.

Find out more

“Is it Dementia”: the latest initiative towards the Fight Against Dementia

10 May, 2013 Alzheimer’s Australia SA has today launched “Is it Dementia”, a suite of 12 short films created by award winning filmmakers highlighting how dementia can impact the everyday work lives of Australians.

Find out more

Aged care reforms vital for Australia’s future says Ita

24 April, 2013 Australian of the Year Ita Buttrose has called on both sides of politics to commit to the full implementation of the vital aged care reform package, Living Longer. Living Better. to achieve the quality services older Australians urgently need.

Find out more

Welcome news for dementia patients

23 April, 2013 Government announces changes that will make it easier for people with Alzheimer’s disease to remain on anti-dementia medications.

Find out more

International recognition for Mark Butler’s dementia leadership

22 April, 2013 The Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Mark Butler, has been honoured with the Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) Award for his ongoing commitment to improving the lives of people living with dementia and their carers.

Find out more

Healthcare workers need more support and training if they’re to improve care for people living with dementia

18 April, 2013 Healthcare professionals need to be better trained to care for the growing numbers of people in Australia who will be living with dementia.

Find out more

Alzheimer’s Australia urges the Government to protect human rights in nursing homes

12 April, 2013 On Thursday 11 April, 2013, ABC’s Lateline program featured a report about severe and extreme behavioural disturbance among people with dementia in nursing homes, particularly instances of aggression. They also interviewed the Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Mark Butler, MP about the issues.

Find out more

Younger onset dementia: a new horizon?

20 March, 2013 People living with younger onset dementia will today release a report “A New Horizon?” documenting the unique challenges faced by the 24,000 people living with the condition and outlining how the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and other funding systems including health and income security, should respond.

Find out more

Australian first support for the 24,000 people living with younger onset dementia

16 March, 2013 Thousands of people living with younger onset dementia will receive vital support thanks to an Australian-first government investment of $16.8 million over more than three years to support people living with the condition.

Find out more

Hospitals a health hazard for people with dementia

14 March, 2013 The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s (AIHW) report, Dementia Care in Hospitals: costs and strategies, finds that people with dementia are staying in hospital longer and have higher costs of care than people who do not have dementia.

Find out more

New report: Facing the Health of Australians

11 March, 2013 On Monday, 11 March, The Australian Medicines Industry released a report which reveals the views, attitudes and perceptions Australians have about their own current health status and that of their families.

Find out more

Further proof of Australia’s need for dementia research funding

08 March, 2013 The Australian Imaging, Biomarkers, and Lifestyle (AIBL) study released today has found that the path of Alzheimer’s develops 20 years before diagnosis and demonstrates the excellence of Australia’s dementia research when funding is made available.

Find out more

$200 million needed for dementia research

14 February, 2013 This Valentine’s Day Alzheimer’s Australia is calling on the public to support the Fight Dementia Campaign for an investment of $200 million over five years for dementia research in the upcoming Federal Budget by asking them to plant a memory that will last a lifetime.

Find out more

Federal budget must support dementia research

04 February, 2013 Alzheimer’s Australia has taken its Fight Dementia Campaign to the Federal Government, asking Treasurer Wayne Swan to commit $200 million over five years to dementia research in the 2013-14 Federal Budget.

Find out more

National President Ita Buttrose named Australian of the Year

25 January, 2013 Alzheimer’s Australia’s National President, Ita Buttrose, has been honoured by being named Australian of the Year.

Find out more

Fighting to end the discrimination by insurance companies

25 January, 2013 beyondblue is taking a stand against the insurance industry’s discriminatory policies and fighting for the rights of millions of Australians with a mental illness.

Find out more

Record $1.6 million awarded for dementia research

04 January, 2013 The Alzheimer’s Australia Dementia Research Foundation has announced a number of new grants worth $1.6 million for young, emerging researchers.

Find out more

Alzheimer’s Australia National President named NSW Australian of the Year

28 November, 2012 Alzheimer’s Australia congratulates National President Ita Buttrose on being named NSW Australian of the Year.

Find out more

Fight Dementia Campaign wins at PRIA Golden Target Awards

22 November, 2012 The Fight Dementia Campaign won the ‘public affairs’ category at the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) Golden Target Awards, which were held on 20 November.

Find out more

Response to the Consultation Paper on the Review of Anti-Dementia Medications

20 November, 2012 Alzheimer's Australia has responded to the review of the anti-dementia medications that is being undertaken by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

Find out more

Three million Australians will develop dementia by 2050

20 November, 2012 A new report commissioned by Alzheimer’s Australia forecasts that three million Australians will develop dementia between 2012 and 2050.

Find out more

Pharmaceutical companies must continue to look for a cure for dementia

24 October, 2012 Pharmaceutical companies must continue to do research into medications to modify or stop the progression of dementia, says Ita Buttrose, the National President of Alzheimer’s Australia.

Find out more

HIV linked to premature ageing

17 October, 2012 Ita Buttrose, National President of Alzheimer’s Australia, recently presented at the AIDS Council of South Australia Annual General Meeting.

Find out more

End of life planning for people with dementia

27 September, 2012 Planning for the end of life is critical yet often neglected. Research shows that people who have completed some form of advance care planning are more likely to receive end of life care aligned to their wishes than those who have not.

Find out more

Need to face the future of dementia now

27 September, 2012 The number of people with dementia in Australia is projected to rise by one third to 400,000 in less than 10 years, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s (AIHW) report, Dementia in Australia, released today.

Find out more

Stigma to blame for hidden dementia diagnosis

21 September, 2012 An international report released today, on World Alzheimer’s Day, has found that one quarter of people with dementia and one in 10 carers have admitted to hiding their diagnosis from others because of the stigma attached to the condition.

Find out more

New TV advertisement released for Dementia Awareness Week

17 September, 2012 To coincide with Dementia Awareness Week Alzheimer’s Australia has re-released their Community Service Announcement highlighting the difference between memory loss and dementia.

Find out more

Dementia Awareness Week 2012

17 September, 2012 Dementia Awareness Week (DAW) is the national centrepiece for Alzheimer’s Australia (AA) community awareness activities each year. DAW will run from 21-28 September 2012.

Find out more

Your Brain Matters

16 September, 2012 Your Brain Matters: Australia announces world-first health program to tackle dementia epidemic

Find out more

Diet, diabetes and dementia

13 September, 2012 There are strong links between diet, diabetes, and dementia.

Find out more

Glen Campbell says goodbye

28 August, 2012 American country music star, guitarist, television host and actor, Glen Campbell, revealed last year that he is battling Alzheimer’s disease.

Find out more

$200 million needed to work towards a World Without Dementia

23 August, 2012 Alzheimer’s Australia is seeking an investment, in the 2013-14 Federal Budget, of $200 million over five years for dementia research with the aim of reducing the number of people with dementia in 2050 by one third.

Find out more

Leading care for older Australians

21 August, 2012 Catholic Health Australia’s National Conference will run from 20-22 August, with the theme of Leading the Way.

Find out more

Antipsychotic medications and dementia

16 August, 2012 ALZHEIMER’S AUSTRALIA POSITION STATEMENT

Find out more

Dementia recognised as a National Health Priority Area

10 August, 2012 Alzheimer’s Australia has congratulated the Commonwealth Government on today’s decision by the Australian Health Minister’s Advisory Committee to make dementia a National Health Priority Area.

Find out more

Overwhelming demand for world first dementia risk reduction app

23 July, 2012 The world first dementia risk reduction app, developed by Alzheimer’s Australia, in partnership with Bupa Health Foundation, was launched for Android phones today in response to overwhelming local and international demand.

Find out more

Stigma surrounding dementia today as widespread as ever: Ita Buttrose

11 July, 2012 More than half of Australians mistakenly attribute the symptoms of dementia to being a normal part of ageing, according to a Newspoll survey released today.

Find out more

Clinicians should decide who will benefit from Alzheimer’s medications

08 July, 2012 Clinicians should be free to exercise their own judgement when prescribing Alzheimer’s medications that may improve the quality of life for people living with Alzheimer’s disease.

Find out more

Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of ageing

28 June, 2012 Alzheimer’s Australia is concerned to see the comments, from mental health specialist Dr David Spektor, on the front page of today’s Sydney Morning Herald.

Find out more

‘The Good, the Bad, and the Brilliant’ - personal stories from people who are touched by dementia

26 June, 2012 At 2.00pm today, at Resthaven Malvern, 43 Marlborough Street, Malvern, Ambassador for Alzheimer’s Australia, Sue Pieters-Hawke will launch a booklet on perspectives of dementia.

Find out more

New book supports fight against Alzheimer's

26 June, 2012 A new book, titled A Little Mousetail by Tom Carruthers, is now available for sale.

Find out more

PBAC review into Alzheimer’s medications

07 June, 2012 The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) has announced a review of government subsidised anti-dementia drugs (cholinesterase inhibitors (CEIs) and memantine) to better understand usage patterns, efficacy and safety, cost-effectiveness and prescribing rules for these drugs.

Find out more

Ita says get on with the reform of aged care

06 June, 2012 Today Ita Buttrose, National President of Alzheimer’s Australia, spoke to 200 carers and 70 industry workers about the pressing need for aged care reform to be implemented in Australia

Find out more

Eat, talk and remember

01 June, 2012 Alzheimer's Australia WA has launched a new awareness campaign for the month of June that seeks to break down the stigmas and myths associated with dementia through the power of food.

Find out more

A new approach to dementia care

01 June, 2012 Today, Ita Buttrose, National President of Alzheimer’s Australia, will announce six innovative projects that turn existing dementia research into quality dementia care.

Find out more

Groundbreaking film: On dementia diagnosis, what can be done?

31 May, 2012 Advice on what to do if you receive a diagnosis of dementia from the voices of experience is the focus of a groundbreaking film developed by Alzheimer’s Australia Vic.

Find out more

Professor Sube Banerjee commences Australian tour

21 May, 2012 Professor Sube Banerjee (UK) commences his Australian Tour in which he will visit every capital city in Australia over the next two weeks.

Find out more

Alzheimer’s Australia welcomes Federal Budget

09 May, 2012 Alzheimer’s Australia welcomes last night’s Federal Budget announcement which takes crucial steps to address dementia in the health and aged care system.

Find out more

Book to inspire a ‘can do’ outlook for people with dementia

08 May, 2012 We can, we can, we can is a new book designed to inspire people living with dementia to engage with activities that assist them to continue to lead lives full of purpose and pleasure.

Find out more

Alzheimer’s Australia welcomes age care reforms

20 April, 2012 Alzheimer’s Australia welcomes the Federal Government’s aged care reforms and their plan to tackle dementia.

Find out more

From little things big things grow! A big thanks to 2GB listeners

12 April, 2012 Turn a $1.00 cheque into $14,000? Easy you say? Well for 2GB listeners it was!

Find out more

Dementia: An economic and fiscal disaster waiting to happen

11 April, 2012 For the first time, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) have urged governments worldwide to make dementia a national public and social care priority.

Find out more

Too many failures in dementia care

09 April, 2012 Alzheimer’s Australia has welcomed the release today by the Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, The Hon Mark Butler, of the Alzheimer’s Australia report, Consumer Engagement in the Aged Care Reform Process.

Find out more

Too many failures in dementia care

09 April, 2012 Alzheimer’s Australia has welcomed the release today by the Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, The Hon Mark Butler, of the Alzheimer’s Australia report, Consumer Engagement in the Aged Care Reform Process.

Find out more

Australian dementia research is falling behind

03 April, 2012 Dementia is the third leading cause of death in Australia, but dementia research is grossly underfunded in comparison to other chronic diseases.

Find out more

The UK set to double dementia research funding by 2015

27 March, 2012 Prime Minister David Cameron has announced that the UK will double funding for dementia research to tackle a ‘national crisis’.

Find out more

Popping the Question on Valentines Day video

22 March, 2012 This fantastic day has been captured in video, showcasing all the support of people signing and writing cards, talking about the message and tweeting about the day.

Find out more

Participants needed for research into carer wellbeing

22 March, 2012 Griffith University is conducting research on the health and wellbeing of the families, friends and spouses who care for people with dementia.

Find out more

Australia takes fight dementia campaign internationally

09 March, 2012 Yesterday at the Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) conference, held in London, Glenn Rees, CEO of Alzheimer’s Australia spoke about Alzheimer’s organisations as agents of change.

Find out more

Register now to see Ita Buttrose present in Melbourne

08 March, 2012 Ita Buttrose AO, OBE, National President of Alzheimer’s Australia, will be giving the open address at a lecture to be held at the Melbourne Brain Centre on 27 March.

Find out more

The Opposition respond to their Valentine's Day cards

21 February, 2012 The Leader of the Opposition, Tony Abbott, and Shadow Finance Minister, Andrew Robb have responded to their Valentine’s Day cards.

Find out more

Read the Prime Minister's response to Valentine’s Day!

05 March, 2012 Today the Prime Minister replied to our Fight Dementia Campaign supporters!

Find out more

Alzheimer’s Australia Official Statement: Statins and Dementia

01 March, 2012 Recently, there have been a number of reports in Australian newspapers stating that medications that lower cholesterol have been linked to dementia (and diabetes). These reports are based upon recent changes to the drug safety labels in the US.

Find out more

The Smile Within

01 March, 2012 Don’t miss the broadcast of The Smile Within on Compass, ABC1, 6:30pm, Sunday 4 March 2012.

Find out more

We've popped the question

17 February, 2012 Valentine’s Day 2012 was a very special opportunity for people living with dementia to get their message across to our political leaders. It was yet another turning point for Alzheimer’s Australia in the Fight Dementia Campaign.

Find out more

Dementia epidemic needs $500 million war chest

13 February, 2012 Alzheimer ’s Australia CEO Glenn Rees says the dementia epidemic is not coming, it’s arrived. He tells David Hutchins the government needs a massive war chest to fight it.

Find out more

Australians Deserve to Age Well Campaign

08 February, 2012 Alzheimer's Australia is part of the Australians Deserve to Age Well campaign.

Find out more

International dementia awards in Australia for the first time

06 February, 2012 The prestigious International Dementia Excellence Awards (IDEAwards) are coming to Australia for the first time this year, against the backdrop of warnings about the global increase in dementia.

Find out more

ACA features Alzheimer's Hope short documentary

06 February, 2012 On Friday 3rd of February ACA featured a short documentary on NSW couple Joan and Barry Freeman.

Find out more

A Valentine's Day to remember

02 February, 2012 On Valentine's Day we will pop this question to our political leaders: what would you do if your loved one couldn't remember you?

Find out more

The fight goes international

23 January, 2012 Dementia and National Policy: A Time for Revolution?

Find out more

Dementia has to be treated as a priority

07 January, 2012 An opinion piece by CEO of Alzheimer’s Australia, Glenn Rees, featured in the Sydney morning Herald on Saturday 7 January.

Find out more

Fight Dementia March Video

05 January, 2012 On Thursday 13 October 2011, 500 people marched on Parliament House, Canberra, to fight to put things right.

Find out more

12 dementia champions 12 Christmas wishes

14 December, 2011 Alzheimer’s Australia has launched the Christmas component of its Fight Dementia campaign.

Find out more

Prime Minister learns about the Fight Dementia campaign

07 December, 2011 The President of Alzheimer’s Australia, Ita Buttrose and CEO, Glenn Rees had the opportunity yesterday, 6 December to brief the Prime Minister, Julia Gillard on the Fight Dementia campaign.

Find out more

Ita Buttrose, Sue Pieters-Hawke and Professor Brodaty address ALP National Conference

05 December, 2011 Delegates to the Australian Labor Party’s 46th National Conference had the opportunity to learn about dementia at a lunch with Alzheimer’s Australia’s National President, Ita Buttrose, National Ambassador, Sue Pieters-Hawke and Medical Advisor, Professor Henry Brodaty.

Find out more

How health reform and doctors can help people with dementia

21 November, 2011 Alzheimer's Australia President, Ita Buttrose addressed the AGPN National Forum on 19 November about challenges to the health care system over the next few decades from a consumer perspective.

Find out more

NPS warns of use of antipsychotics and dementia

18 November, 2011 A new warning from Australia’s NPS: Better choices, Better health has advised against the long term use of anti-psychotic medications for people with dementia.

Find out more

New BrainyApp launches today

09 November, 2011 It's official! BrainyApp is here and available for free download on the App Store. We would love you to download the app and share it with your friends, colleagues and family.

Find out more

Alzheimer's Australia Supports Emerging Researchers

09 November, 2011 Alzheimer’s Australia Dementia Research Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2011 Research Grants and Fellowships. Once again, the Dementia Grants Program will fund a wide range of research projects, with a specific focus on capacity-building through supporting early career researchers.

Find out more

Alzheimer's Australia response to 60 Minutes Program 6 November 2011

07 November, 2011 Etanercept and Dementia Alzheimer’s Australia Position Statement

Find out more

National Action on Dementia

20 October, 2011 Australia was the first country to make dementia a national health priority in 2005 with the Dementia Initiative. The Dementia Initiative has now been terminated and we now need to build for the future.

Find out more

Fight Dementia March hits Parliament House

14 October, 2011 Yesterday marked a special day for the members and supporters of Alzheimer’s Australia as almost 500 people marched on Parliament House in the fight against dementia.

Find out more

Alzheimer's Disease International Statement on Non Communicable Disease Summit

22 September, 2011 This week the United Nations held only its second meeting in its history on a global health issues by convening a Summit on Non Communicable Diseases (NCD).

Find out more

Our 2011 Consumer Survey is available online now

15 September, 2011 Alzheimer’s Australia advocates for people with dementia and their families and carers. Currently we are collecting the views of individuals affected by dementia to help us with this work.

Find out more

Alzheimer's Disease International announce the launch of the I Can! I Will! website

15 September, 2011 Alzheimer's Disease International are pleased to announce the launch of the I Can! I Will! website.

Find out more

Fifty percent of dementia cases go undiagnosed

13 September, 2011 Glenn Rees, CEO Alzheimer’s Australia, said that two reports released on 13th September showed that Australia needed a national strategy to promote early diagnosis of dementia and interventions through awareness raising and training of health and social workers.

Find out more

Have your say on aged care reform

17 October, 2011 Alzheimer’s Australia will be holding consumer consultations on the Productivity Commission’s report Caring for Older Australians across Australia from 17 October to 4 November.

Find out more

Have your say on aged care reform

08 September, 2011 Alzheimer’s Australia will be holding consumer consultations on the Productivity Commission’s report, Caring for Older Australians, across Australia from 17 October to 4 November.

Find out more

Applications now open for research scholarships and grants

07 September, 2011 Alzheimer’s Australia Research (AAR) is calling for applications for 5 PhD scholarships and 2 Dementia Research Grants.

Find out more

Forget Me Not invites you to FMN Again

24 September, 2011 Forget Me Not Girls, Alzheimer's Australia's Young Ambassadors are holding their second fundraiser in Sydney on 24th September, with all money raised going towards Alzheimer's and dementia research and care.

Find out more

Dementia Awareness Week

18 August, 2011 This year Dementia Awareness Week will run from 16-26 September and is themed "Worried About Your Memory?"

Find out more

The French lead the way on dementia

05 August, 2011 French President Nicolas Sarkozy has set a global precedent for government action on dementia.

Find out more

Productivity Commission Report ignores dementia

08 August, 2011 Today's release of the Productivity Commission’s report Caring for Older Australians has been a disappointment for people with dementia, their families and carers.

Find out more

Thank you for your support

27 July, 2011 Commonwealth Bank’s Community Seeds campaign has now ended! Thank you for helping us raise much needed funds for Alzheimer’s Australia Research.

Find out more

Susan Greenfield Addresses the National Press Club

18 July, 2011 On July 13, 2011, Baroness Susan Greenfield presented A Dementia Free Future Fantasy or Reality to the National Press Club of Australia which was also broadcast live on ABC1.

Find out more

NHMRC - Alzheimer's Australia Joint Workshop on improving dementia care through research translation

05 July, 2011 The NHMRC-Alzheimer's Australia joint workshop on priorities and strategies for translating research evidence into improved dementia care was held today.

Find out more

Fight Dementia

29 September, 2011 Support Alzheimer’s Australia in their fight against dementia by sharing your story

Find out more

Alzheimer's Australia invites Baroness Greenfield to present an Australian Tour

24 June, 2011 Alzheimer’s Australia invited Baroness Greenfield to present to the Australian public about the future of the brain and whether a dementia free world is achievable.

Find out more

Give Us Your Vote Today, And Commonwealth Bank Will Give Us $5 For That Vote

10 May, 2011 We need your help to raise money for Alzheimer’s Australia Research – and all it takes is one click on Facebook.

Find out more

New Alzheimer's Australia Young Ambassadors

09 May, 2011 Forget Me Not Girls; Sophie Pieters-Hawke, Andrea Britz, Annabelle Boyd-Jones and Tess Paul become Alzheimer's Australia's new Young Ambassadors.

Find out more

Euthanasia is only one part of the end-of-life debate

03 May, 2011 A discussion paper released today by Alzheimer’s Australia, “Planning for the End of Life for People with Dementia Part 2” looks at the issue of euthanasia and explores the arguments on both sides of the debate, including particular issues relevant to people with dementia.

Find out more

The folly of politicising medical research funding

13 April, 2011 Professor David Ames , Chief Medical Advisor to Alzheimer's Australia, response to the rumoured $400 million cuts to the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) budget in the 2011/2012 Federal Budget.

Find out more

New documentary - The Long Goodbye

08 April, 2011 Launched Tuesday 5 April, 2011 at NSW Parliament House the new documentary The Long Goodbye shows the courage, bravery and generosity of three families who care for someone with dementia.

Find out more

Planning for End of Life for People with Dementia

04 April, 2011 Planning for the end of life is critical yet often neglected. Research shows that people who have completed some form of advance care planning are more likely to receive end of life care more aligned to their wishes than those who have not, yet 49% of people have not completed any form of advance care planning.

Find out more

Aged care reform matters to the quality of life for 1.5 million people affected by dementia

21 March, 2011 Alzheimer’s Australia has submitted their response to the Productivity Commission‘s Draft Report on Aged Care for Older Australians.

Find out more

Dementia is core business for aged care

25 February, 2011 The new report Caring Places Volume 2 reports that the consequence of a national shortage of over 279,000 community and residential care places by 2050 will be an average deficit of 1,800 aged care places in every Commonwealth Electoral Division.

Find out more

Alzheimer's Australia Living with dementia

Quick Links

Sign up for eNewsletter