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Dementia Australia builds dementia awareness in diverse community groups

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Dementia Australia has today launched its new Diversity Small Grant program to help build greater awareness and understanding of dementia in Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.

 

With applications open now until 11 October, Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and CALD organisations and groups are encouraged to apply for up to $30,000 in funding for activities to help create awareness about dementia in their communities.

 

The grants program has launched at a time when dementia prevalence rates among First Nations people are approximately 3-5 times higher than that of the general Australian population[1].

 

As well it has been found that at least 28 per cent of people living with dementia in Australia were born in a non-English speaking country[2].

Dementia Australia CEO Professor Tanya Buchanan said the new Diversity Small Grant program is an opportunity for communities to spread information and awareness about dementia in their local communities, their way.

“Dementia Australia is committed to working towards an inclusive future where all people impacted by dementia receive the care and support they need, in ways that are culturally appropriate,” Professor Buchanan said.

 

“We invite Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities to determine what activities will work best for their community to increase awareness and understanding of dementia and dementia-related supports. 

 

“No matter who you are or how you are impacted by dementia, we want everyone to know Dementia Australia is here for you.”

 

Alongside up to $30,000 in funding, successful applicants will receive two complimentary professional dementia information sessions for their staff or committee members.

 

Dementia Australia will also remain available to provide support and guidance to the successful applicants.  

 

Grant applications are open until 11 October 5pm AEST. For more information and to apply please visit dementia.org.au/dementia-australia-diversity-small-grants

 

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[1] Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2024) Population health impacts of dementia among First Nations people

 

[2] Australian Bureau of Statistic 2018 Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers  

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