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Dementia
Dementia
is the leading cause of death for women in Australia.
It’s the leading cause
of disability in
Australians
over 65
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By deepening our understanding of what happens in the brain once Alzheimer’s takes hold – it could open entirely new possibilities in the battle to find a cure.
Eamonn Eeles
Time is our most precious commodity and it's priceless - so how amazing that by making a donation we can buy more of it to fund innovative medical discoveries that could save the lives of the people we love. Our medical researchers are on the verge of making major breakthroughs. Let's get behind them.
Katrina Blowers
Dementia robs a person of what I believe to be one of the most precious of human qualities and that is your memory. I am fortunate to be part of a great team conducting clinical trials, and undertaking cutting edge research into finding a cure for dementia.
Margaret Morton
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Fidget blankets handcrafted for patients with dementia at The Prince Charles Hospital
A group of sewers from the Coolangatta Seniors, known as the “Fabric Floozies,” have handcrafted fidget blankets for patients with dementia at The Prince Charles Hospital.
Dementia Action Week 2025: ‘Nobody can do it alone’
This Dementia Action Week 2025, Dementia Australia wants to encourage people in the community to reach out to people impacted by dementia.
Sky Garden for Hip Surgery Patients and Staff Now Open
Sky Garden for Hip Surgery Patients and Staff now open at The Prince Charles Hospital thanks to past Giving Day.
Charlie's Village making a difference for patients and staff
Charlie's Village, a village area in The Prince Charles Hospital's dementia care unit, has been incredibly beneficial in its first year.
Take a walk down Memory Lane at The Prince Charles Hospital
At The Prince Charles Hospital, patients and their families are encouraged to take a trip down the newly completed ‘Memory Lane’. Read about the impactful project here.
Grandfriends Ageless Play Program in Brisbane Expands
Grandfriends ageless play program in Brisbane expands thanks to support generated at The Common Good's 2022 Giving Day.
Dementia Action Week 2023: ‘Act Now for a Dementia-Friendly Future’
Dementia Action Week 2023 runs from the 18th to the 24th of September: Dementia Australia is encouraging people to ‘act now for a dementia-friendly future’.
Charlie's Village: A dementia-friendly vision for The Prince Charles Hospital
Dementia Village Brisbane: ‘Charlie’s Village’ aims to create a village-like community space at The Prince Charles Hospital’s CAM Unit.
Sensory Garden provides joy and purpose for patients with Dementia
A dementia sensory garden, planted at The Prince Charles Hospital, is having positive impacts for both patients and staff.