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Dementia Action Week (Australia)

Dementia Australia's national awareness week each September, running from 21 to 27 September in 2026, encouraging open conversation about dementia.

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About the day

Dementia Action Week is run by Dementia Australia. It aims to reduce stigma and discrimination and to encourage people to talk about dementia. Communities and councils hold events across the country during the week.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
202720 to 26 September 2027AustraliaProvisional until the organiser confirms
202818 to 24 September 2028AustraliaProvisional until the organiser confirms
202917 to 23 September 2029AustraliaProvisional until the organiser confirms

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