A study conducted by Dementia Australia showed that Australians ‘don’t know how to talk to people with dementia’, leading to social isolation and loneliness for many people living with the disease.

The Dementia Friends program aims to increase the awareness of dementia and help people living with dementia to feel connected and included in their community.

Building Dementia Friendly Communities

Amanda’s involvement as a dementia friend has led her to join a local Dementia Alliance (Woollahra Dementia Alliance) which is working toward having a positive impact for those living with dementia, by creating more dementia friendly communities within our local government area.

“Whether that be through local businesses, café’s or schools. By creating more awareness in the community, hopefully we will remove some of the stigma surrounding people living with dementia” says Amanda.

Amanda now holds education sessions for others who would like to become a dementia friend and would encourage all workplaces, in particular, to have as many employees as possible register and become a Dementia Friend.

How to register

It is really simple to register. You can sign up online which gives you access to short videos and information.

To become a Dementia Friend visit:

https://www.dementiafriendly.org.au/get-involved/as-an-individual