Skip to content
Medical Health Aged Care

Join us today for Forster-Tuncurry Memory Walk & Jog

Dementia Australia 2 mins read

What: Dementia Australia’s Forster-Tuncurry Memory Walk & Jog  

  

When: Saturday, 22 March from 8:00am 

  

Who: More than 110 locals participating on the day. People who have been impacted by dementia, their family, friends and carers.

  

Where: John Wright Park, Tuncurry

Dementia Australia spokespeople and local residents are available for interview.

 

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

For more information visit: www.memorywalk.com.au  

 

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

-Ends-

 

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

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.

Media

More from this category

  • Medical Health Aged Care
  • 04/06/2026
  • 17:20
Royal Australian College of GPs

RACGP: Positive steps and missed opportunities for health in SA budget

The Royal Australian College of GPs(RACGP)hascommended the South Australian Governmenton some key health investments intoday’s budgetincluding commitment to ADHD GP training and $10 million to support women’s health clinics. RACGPSA Chair Dr Siân Goodsonexplained whilethe Government has taken someimportant steps towards creating the healthcare system South Australians need, there is still a lot to be done. “The Government are operating in a tight fiscal environment, but we have seen time and time again that investing in general practice is a sound economic decision which saves money by preventing hospitalisations and detecting and treating diseases early,” DrGoodson said. “This budget showed…

  • Contains:
  • Medical Health Aged Care
  • 04/06/2026
  • 16:34
Dementia Australia

Newcastle comes together for people impacted by dementia

Newcastle community members tied up their laces and showed up in force last weekend for the 2026 Newcastle Memory Walk & Jog - throwing their support behind people impacted by dementia whilst getting active to improve their brain health. More than 890 people walked, ran and jogged to the finish line to raise an impressive total of $123,788. Dementia Australia CEO Professor Tanya Buchanan extended her gratitude to all who participated, volunteered and raised vital funds for the cause. “There was an incredible turnout from the Newcastle community this year yet again, in support of the many people impacted by…

  • Contains:
  • Medical Health Aged Care
  • 04/06/2026
  • 16:30
Dementia Australia

On this weekend – Memory Walk & Jog Gold Coast!

The 2026 Gold Coast Memory Walk & Jog is fast approaching, with the much-anticipated event taking place this weekend on Sunday 7 June at Pratten Park. With the big day kicking off at 7:30, we welcome everyone in the Gold Coast 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 Takaya Honda for a wonderful fun, family friendly day out. More than 870 people have already signed-up to take part – but there’s always room…

  • Contains:

Media Outreach made fast, easy, simple.

Feature your press release on Medianet's News Hub every time you distribute with Medianet. Pay per release or save with a subscription.