National Dementia Action Plan released
We have a new action plan to improve the lives of people living with dementia and their carers.
The National Dementia Action Plan 2024-2034 will help increase dementia awareness, reduce the risk of dementia and improve support for people living with dementia, their families and carers.
The plan includes 8 important actions:
- Promote equity and human rights
- Tackle stereotypes, improve awareness and promote inclusivity
- Help people understand how to minimise risk and delay the onset and progression of dementia
- Improve diagnosis care and support
- Improve treatment and support
- Better support for carers
- Train the workforce to provide better care and support
- Improve data collection, research and innovation.
Over 411,000 Australians live with dementia and around 1.6 million people care for them. Many people are being diagnosed with dementia at a younger age, including people under 50.
We want to reduce these numbers and improve the quality of life for people living with dementia.
Read more about the Action Plan.
Let's change aged care, together
Every Australian should feel confident about accessing high quality and safe aged care, when and where they need it.
The changes mean Older people will have greater choice and control, services that respect and meet their needs, and support to stay independent as they age.
To find out more and help design the changes, visit the Get Involved page or call 1800 318 209.