Empowering dementia conversations
Bringing people together to learn, share and support dementia awareness and research.
Empowering dementia conversations
Bringing people together to learn, share and support dementia awareness and research.
Welcome to A Dementia Conversation
Created in loving memory of Dotty Fletcher, A Dementia Conversation is a growing series of community events designed to make the invisible world of dementia visible.
Our mission is to encourage conversations, support families, and raise vital funds for dementia research.
“When we share stories and knowledge, we create a compassionate world for people living with dementia and those who care for them.” – Liane Fletcher, Founder
Our Next Dementia Conversation
5 November 2025
Hear about the latest insights on dementia research, prevention, and the signs in recognising early behavioural changes.
- Speakers:
- Professor Henry Brodaty, AO - Co-Director of CHeBA
- Dr Suraj Samtani - Postdoctoral fellow at CHeBA
- By invitation only
- Where: East Suburbs, Sydney
Why this Matters
Dementia is the leading cause of death in Australia
Yet it is still too often misunderstood or hidden.
In March 2025, Dementia Australia released new prevalence data (commissioned via Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) showing:
- Dementia is the leading cause of death in Australia with Alzheimer's being the most common form.
- An estimated 430,000 Australians are currently living with dementia.
- This number is projected to rise to 1.1m by 2065
- Among those living with dementia, approximately 29,000 people have younger-onset dementia (i.e. onset before age 65). That number is forecast to grow to ~41,000 by 2054.
- Up to 45 per cent of dementia cases may be preventable through targeted lifestyle changes.
Support Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA)
Your donation directly contributes to CHeBA's (Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing) current research projects.
- Past events have supported 'Microbiome of the Brain' & 'Maintain Your Brain'.