The 2026 Illawarra Memory Walk & Jog is fast approaching, with the much-anticipated event taking place this weekend on Sunday 22 March at Lang Park.
With the big day kicking off at 7:30am, we welcome everyone in the Illawarra community to join their fellow participants as they walk, jog or run for better brain health and to help raise money in support of people living with dementia, their families and carers. Join MC Tully Smyth for a wonderful fun, family friendly day out.
More than 600 people have already signed-up to take part – but there’s always room for more with online registrations still open – or you can sign-up on the day at the event.
Get active and beat dementia, sign-up to participate in Memory Walk & Jog or by visiting https://www.memorywalk.com.au/event/illawarra/home.
Can’t attend Memory Walk & Jog but want to be involved? Organise your own group or individual walk or jog, with a MyWay event. Choose your own date and location and register at www.memorywalk.com.au/get-involved/mw.
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
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