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FOR WEDNESDAY 28 MAY Groundbreaking Hold the Moment podcast by people impacted by dementia – Season two launch event

Dementia Australia 2 mins read

Dementia Australia will officially launch the second season of Hold the Moment, a podcast by people impacted by dementia to help others know they are not alone, at Le Montage Sydney on Wednesday 28 May.

At the event Dementia Australia Dementia Advocate and Hold the Moment co-host Jim Rogers, who is living with younger onset dementia, will lead a panel discussion with some of the courageous and passionate podcasters including co-host, respected journalist, broadcaster and Dementia Australia Ambassador Hamish Macdonald, whose father lived with dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson’s.

They will be joined by Dementia Australia Ambassador Rachel Corbett, who supported and cared for both her parents who lived with dementia, along with Dementia Australia Dementia Advocate Jenny Fitzpatrick.

B-roll, photo opportunities, BTS development footage and spokespeople are available on request.

Date: Wednesday 28 May 2025
Time: 1:00pm arrival for a 1:30-3pm event
Location: The Marquee Room at Le Montage, 38 Frazer St, Lilyfield NSW

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Note to Editors:
Hold the Moment is produced by Deadset Studios. Dementia Australia acknowledges and appreciates the support of the Australian Government for this initiative.

Episodes one of season two is available from Tuesday 27 May, with further episodes dropping weekly. All seven episodes from season one are available now.


About us:

Dementia Australia is the source of trusted information, education and services for the estimated more than 421,000 Australians living with dementia, and the more than 1.6 million people involved in their care. We advocate for positive change and support vital research. We are here to support people impacted by dementia, and to enable them to live as well as possible. No matter how you are impacted by dementia or who you are, we are here for you.
For support, please contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500. An interpreter service is available. The National Dementia Helpline is funded by the Australian Government. People looking for information can also visit dementia.org.au


Contact details:

Media contacts: Leisa Hurst, Senior Media and Communications Advisor, 0487 763 459, [email protected] or Catherine McCarthy, Media and Communications Advisor, 0466 796 201, [email protected]

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