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"A dementia-friendly future is…better for everyone" says Wally Lewis

Small steps can make a big difference in creating a community where people living with dementia feel supported and valued.

Published: 21 September 2024
  • national
  • 21 September 2024
  • Dementia Australia

Rugby League legend and Ambassador for Dementia Australia, Wally Lewis AM, highlights how small positive actions in our day-to-day lives can help people living with dementia feel valued and included in our community.

This year’s Dementia Action Week theme, ‘Act Now for a Dementia-Friendly Future,’ encourages everyone to learn more about dementia and take action to foster inclusion and understanding.

We can all play a role in making our communities more dementia-friendly. Discover how you can help create a future where everyone affected by dementia is welcomed and supported, no matter where they live.

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