Dementia Action Week

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Dementia Action Week

Nobody can do it alone

This Dementia Action Week (15-21 September 2025) we challenge everyone in the community to reach out and reconnect to someone impacted by dementia because nobody can do it alone.

If you need support to reconnect with someone impacted by dementia, these tips and resources from Dementia Australia can help you get started:

Reconnecting with someone living with dementia

Find tips and resources to reconnect with and support a friend or loved one living with dementia.

Reconnect with a carer of a person living with dementia

Carers need a support network too. Find tips and resources to reconnect with and support carers.

Support in your community 

Find tips and resources for your organisation, business or community group to support people living with dementia and their carers.

Support in your work

If you work in healthcare or aged care, find tisp and resources to support people living with dementia and their carers in your work.

Frequently asked questions

Here are some of the answers to frequently asked questions.

Dementia is a condition that affects the brain, leading to symptoms such as memory loss, confusion, and difficulty with everyday tasks.

It’s important to note that dementia is not a normal part of ageing, and understanding this is crucial in breaking down misconceptions. To learn more about dementia, including its symptoms, diagnosis, and available support, access reliable resources during Dementia Action Week.

5 actions to create a dementia-friendly future

  1. Raise your awareness and understanding
  2. Include, encourage, empower
  3. Communication is key
  4. Make your environment dementia-friendly
  5. Look out for people in your community

Learn more about the 5 actions to create a dementia-friendly future on the Dementia Australia website.

The Forward with Dementia website developed resources for people living with dementia, carers and health professionals, including:

There are many opportunities to improve your understanding of dementia through programs and courses:

Teresa with her dad Bob, having a cup of tea in the garden

Dementia doesn’t have to define you

As a Dementia Service Design Manager at ACH Group, Teresa Moran played a pivotal role in the design and implementation of a variety of programs, services, and care strategies to support residents and customers living with dementia. Her passion for educating others about good lives for older people saw Teresa transitioning to a new role as a Learning and Development Business Partner.

Learn about the one thing that Teresa wants people to know about dementia.

Luke and Gabrielle reflecting on dementia training

ACH Group strengthens dementia care through training

ACH Group has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening aged care quality standards by partnering with Dementia Training Australia (DTA) to deliver specialist dementia training for its workforce. Through this partnership, the organisation recently hosted a series of workshops focused on the theme ‘Navigating Changed Behaviour’.

A strong emphasis was placed on person-centred support, ensuring people living with dementia are cared for in a way that respects their individuality and changing needs.

A total of 77 ACH Group staff, primarily from Allied Health, along with nursing professionals across community and residential care, participated in the four training sessions.

What services are available at ACH Group?

ACH Group provides dementia specific services to suit individual needs and allow for choice, offering the right advice at the right time, no matter where someone is on their journey with dementia.

Research tells us, the key to living well with dementia is to focus on health and wellbeing and to stay socially connected in ways that suit a person’s abilities and interests.

Contact us to discuss which service option is best for you and the person you care for.