The number of Australians living with dementia is close to half a million – a number that is set to double in the next 25 years – with an estimated 1.6 million involved in their care.
In the electorate of Parkes there are an estimated 3,490 people living with Dementia, which is expected to increase to 4,420 by 2058.
For this year’s Dementia Action Week, September 21 to 27, the theme is Dementia. A little support makes a lot of difference.
Findings from a survey conducted by Dementia Australia reveal just how big an issue discrimination is for people living with dementia, and is calling on our communities to make change.
A little bit of knowledge can make a lot of difference to understanding what people can do to support someone with dementia.
During the week, Dementia Australia will share one tip a day showing simple, yet effective, ways to support people living with dementia.
To find out how you can make a difference to the lives of all Australians impacted by dementia please visit dementia.org.au/dementia-action-week
Maree McCabe, chief executive Dementia Australia, and Phil Hazell, chair Dementia Australia Advisory Committee
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Richard Barry continues fight for Vietnam National Servicemen’s campaign medal
Richard Barry OAM, of Narrabri, a National Service veteran of the Vietnam War, has for many years campaigned for medal recognition for a cohort of Australia’s National Service soldiers who served in the war. He tabled the following at a Narrabri RSL Sub-branch meeting in April and was unanimously supported by members: This is a complicated issue with a chequered history. I’ll abbreviate it to the best of my ability. In 1996 a group of my mates were discussing the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVCM). They said blokes not entitled were wearing it whereas others who endured heavy battlefield […]