Unfortunately, due to the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Narelle, Dementia Australia has made the difficult decision to postpone the Perth Memory Walk & Jog planned for Sunday 29 March at Burswood Park.
The Bunbury Memory Walk and Jog planned for Saturday 28 March at Back Beach will also be postponed.
Our goal for Memory Walk & Jog is to have a fun-filled and safe community event supporting people impacted by dementia. Our number one priority is to ensure the safety of all participants, staff and volunteers. Tropical Cyclone Narelle is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds which will make preparing and setting up both the event sites unsafe.
Perth Memory Walk & Jog has been postponed to Sunday 21 June at Burswood Park. Bunbury Memory Walk & Jog has been postponed to Saturday 20 June at Back Beach, Bunbury.
The decision to postpone has not been taken lightly, and we are thankful for everything everyone has done so far in raising funds and getting ready for 2026 Memory Walk & Jog.
The National Dementia Helpline remains open as usual. Please call 1800 100 500 or visit dementia.org.au for dementia information and support. Contact 000 in an emergency.
For more information on Memory Walk & Jog please visit www.memorywalk.com.au
Dementia Australia is the source of trusted information, education and services for the estimated more than 446,500 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
Media contacts: Molly Bryan Senior Media and Communications Advisor 0457 851 765 [email protected]
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