Ita Buttrose
@ItaButtrose
Ita Buttrose AC, OBE – Journalist, author, National Ambassador of @DementiaAus, Patron of the Macular Disease Foundation and
@PricelineAU Sisterhood Foundation
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22-08-2011 03:20:25
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As if we needed confirmation… Aged ‘care’ in Australia is appalling
abc.net.au/news/2023-12-2… Linda Steele Claire Loughnan HelloCare Dr Sarah Russell Talking Aged Care Aged Care Crisis Flinders Rehabilitation and Aged Care Research ELDAC ADA Australia Glenys Petrie Dementia Alliance International
For Helpline Advisor Peter, the change he sees most in callers to the National Dementia Helpline is a sense of relief. There are hundreds of reasons to call the Dementia Australia Helpline today on 1800 100 500 #100ReasonsToCall
There is still time to apply for up to $15,000 in Community Engagement Program grant funding in support of local dementia-friendly projects.
To find out more or to apply visit dementiafriendly.org.au/community-enga….
#DementiaFriendlyCommunities #DementiaFriends #CommunityGrants #GrantFunding
We're pleased to announce that BrainTrack, a free app developed with A²I² - Applied Artificial Intelligence Institute which allows users to confidentially monitor their cognition over time, has again attracted international attention - reaching the finals of the APICTA Exco awards last week! 🎉
“I was working full-time but eventually had to reduce my hours and find a new role so I could support Ross through his changing needs.” –Bobby, carer.
This #CarersWeek we recognise the many impacts of taking on caring responsibilities. If you need support, call us on 1800100500.