News
25 June, 2025
New data on dementia
NEW Dementia Australia data has found an increase in Australians living with dementia, their families and carers reaching out for care and support.
It is expected by the end of June, the number of National Dementia Helpline enquiries related to dementia care and support will have increased by nearly 20 per cent compared to the previous financial year.
Dementia Australia CEO Professor Tanya Buchanan said the enquiries include people seeking access to programs like respite or peer support, and in some cases, needing more immediate or specialised assistance.
“The increase shows Australians impacted by dementia are more and more in need of critical support and services,” Professor Buchanan said.
“With an estimated 433,300 Australians living with dementia in 2025, and with this number expected to increase to an estimated 812,500 by 2054 without a significant intervention, the need for care and support will continue to grow.”
Dementia Advocate Jo-Anne has experienced first-hand the need for services and support, after her dad, sister and then her mum were diagnosed with dementia.
“It was like a triple whammy,” Jo-Anne said.
“When I really needed to speak to somebody, an experienced dementia counsellor was my lifeline.”
Dementia Australia is the source of trusted information, education and services for the estimated more than 433,300 Australians living with dementia, and the more than 1.7 million people involved in their care.
For support, please contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500. An interpreter service is available.
People looking for information can also visit dementia.org.a
It is expected by the end of June, the number of National ementia Helpline enquiries related to dementia care and support will have increased by nearly 20 per cent compared to the previous financial year.
Dementia Australia CEO Professor Tanya Buchanan said the enquiries include people seeking access to programs like respite or peer support, and in some cases, needing more immediate or specialised assistance.
“The increase shows Australians impacted by dementia are more and more in need of critical support and services,” Professor Buchanan said.
“With an estimated 433,300 Australians living with dementia in 2025, and with this number expected to increase to an estimated 812,500 by 2054 without a significant intervention, the need for care and support will continue to grow.”
Dementia Advocate Jo-Anne has experienced first-hand the need for services and support, after her dad, sister and then her mum were diagnosed with dementia.
“It was like a triple whammy,” Jo-Anne said.
“When I really needed to speak to somebody, an experienced dementia counsellor was my lifeline.”
Dementia Australia is the source of trusted information, education and services for the estimated more than 433,300 Australians living with dementia, and the more than 1.7 million people involved in their care.
For support, please contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500. An interpreter service is available.
People looking for information can also visit dementia.org.au
