Dementia & Alzheimers Australia Ltd
About
Dementia Australia is the national peak body in Australia, providing trusted information, education, and services for approximately half a million Australians living with dementia and their 1.6 million carers. They advocate for positive policy changes and support vital research to improve the lives of those impacted by dementia.
Tips for Applicants
Applicants should align with Dementia Australia's core values of Authenticity, Living Experience, Inclusivity, Collaboration, and Empowerment (ALICE). Proposals demonstrating a direct impact on people living with dementia, incorporating lived experience perspectives, fostering inclusive practices, and promoting collaborative approaches are likely to be highly regarded. Submissions addressing their advocacy priorities, such as improved dementia support pathways, enhanced workforce capability, or dementia-friendly design, would also be beneficial.
Giving Philosophy
Dementia Australia is dedicated to supporting people impacted by dementia, enabling them to live as well as possible, irrespective of how they are affected or who they are. Their core values, encapsulated by the acronym ALICE, emphasize authenticity, lived experience, inclusivity, collaboration, and empowerment. They advocate for systemic changes in aged care, including specialized support pathways, mandatory dementia training, and dementia-friendly environments.
Notable Grants
Giving History
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2017 | $14.2M | $21.2M | $13.2M | $3.7M |
| 1yr total | $14.2M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Programs (from website)
Dementia Australia Diversity Small Grants
Supports diversity initiatives related to dementia.