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Join us today for the Coolum Memory Walk & Jog!

Dementia Australia 2 mins read

 

What: Dementia Australia’s Coolum Memory Walk & Jog  

  

When: Saturday 7 June from 9:00am

  

Who: More than 340 locals participating on the day. People who have been impacted by dementia, their family, friends and carers.

  

Where: Lions and Norrie Job Park, Coolum

Dementia Australia spokespeople are available for interview.

 

Photos and video of previous Memory Walk & Jog events for publication are available for use.

 

For more information visit: https://www.memorywalk.com.au/event/coolum/home

 

Dementia Australia is the source of trusted information, education and services for the estimated more than 433,300 Australians living with dementia, and the more than 1.7 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

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Media contacts: Andrea Hogan, Manager – Media and Communication, [email protected], 0406 904 118

When talking or writing about dementia please refer to Dementia-Friendly Language Guidelines.

Note to Editors:

Photos and video of previous Memory Walk & Jog events for publication are available for use.

We request, where possible, details for the National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500 appear alongside news stories about dementia, as these stories often prompt questions or concerns: If this story has prompted any questions or concerns, please call the National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500 (24 hours, 7 days a week) or visit dementia.org.au.

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