Alzheimer's Australia NSW supports leadership in dementia policy and services, encourages and participates in research initiatives and aims to extend the knowledge and skills of others working with people with dementia, their families and carers.

“Memory Walk – On the Move To End Dementia”

Register NOW! The 2010 Memory Walk will be held again in the beautiful and historic Parramatta Park on Sunday 26 September.

We have confirmed live music, a live display of the Art of Capoeira, great food and drinks and lots of family fun including a jumping castle and face painting for the kids.

To Register and Fundraise individually or get a team together go to www.memorywalk.com.au or Ph 02 8875 4626 for a Registration brochure. Please encourage your family and friends to join us at the 2010 Memory Walk. Look forward to seeing you all there.”

ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON AUGUST THE 13TH 2010. PLEASE CHECK www.memorywalk.com.au   FOR UPDATES.

Dementia Awareness Week is happening again this year from September 16-26 

We are excited to give you an update on the wide range of activities for NSW.

 

The theme of our national awareness campaign is: ‘Worried about your Memory – call the National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500’.

 

Another exciting element for DAW 2010 is an information program involving GP waiting rooms. Brochures will be distributed to larger GP clinic waiting rooms in Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Port Macquarie and Tweed areas. These will be prominently displayed on Health Information notice boards (see photo below). This program is anticipated to be 14-months’ duration, thus covering DAW in 2010 & 2011.

 

Alzheimer’s Australia will launch new publications to support the awareness campaign. Titled ‘Worried about your memory?’

 

Other NSW DAW 2010 activities include:

• Our 2nd Annual Badge Day on Tuesday 21 September (World Alzheimer’s Day)

• Launch of the ‘NSW Dementia Services Framework’ in conjuntion with NSW DoH, Office for Ageing and ADHC, at the NSW Parliamentary Friends of Dementia event at NSW Parliament House

• Memory Walks in Sydney and Port Macquarie (Sunday 26 Sept), and Wollongong- Illawarra (Saturday 11 Sept)

• A street banner campaign in the City of Sydney

• Memory Van visits to selected areas during DAW

• Launch of a Stigma Discussion Paper in mid-September

• Seminars in Western Sydney and North Sydney areas

• Memories Service, Christ Church Cathedral (19 September)

For more details see the following PDF

Alzheimer's Australia NSW Call for Volunteers

We are seeking friends of Alzheimer’s Australia NSW who would like to participate in the delivery of our community awareness activities. The current demand for community engagement is growing rapidly and the involvement of volunteers will help us to meet the many requests we receive. Alzheimer's Australia NSW values the great contribution of our volunteers, and we recognise the importance of such a unique role. Volunteering for any of the opportunities below will be supported by appropriate training, travel and out-of-pocket expense reimbursement, insurances and liability cover. Your commitment to contribute your experience and skills to positively enhance the wellbeing of people living with dementia will be greatly appreciated. If you would like to assist us in volunteering for any of the activities below please contact Gail Longhurst on (02) 9805 0100 or email alzvolunteer@alznsw.asn.au