About Alzheimer’s Australia
Alzheimer’s Australia is the peak body for people with dementia and their families and carers in Australia. We provide support and services through leading edge national dementia programs including the National Dementia Helpline, counselling, support groups and resources.
Alzheimer’s Australia is committed to providing leadership in advocacy, policy, services and research.
Our vision
Our vision is for a society committed to the prevention of dementia, while valuing and supporting people living with dementia.
Our mission
Our mission, as the National peak body for people living with dementia is to provide leadership in advocacy, policy, services and research.
What we do
Alzheimer’s Australia delivers national dementia programs and services funded by the Commonwealth as well as providing national policy and advocacy for the 280,000 Australians living with dementia.
Our services include:
- The 24 hour National Dementia Helpline
- Dementia and Memory Community Centres
- The Living with Memory Loss early intervention program
- Counselling services
- Carer support groups
- Education for family carers and health professionals
- Publications and resources for family carers and health professionals
Our focus
- Improving advocacy & empowering consumers
- Ensuring better quality dementia care
- Increasing the awareness and understanding of dementia
- Identifying effective strategies for preventing and delaying the onset of dementia
For more information about Alzheimer’s Australia, visit www.fightdementia.org.au