For 25 years, Dementia Australia Research Foundation has been supporting research to advance knowledge in the fight against dementia.
To mark this anniversary, Dementia Australia have released their “More than a Cure: 25 Years of Impact” report. The report highlights the $31 million that Dementia Australia has funnelled into the dementia field to fund over 380 research projects, and the researchers involved.
‘Dementia Australia Research Foundation funds researchers across all stages of their career,’ says Professor Garme Samuel AC, Dementia Australia Research Foundation Chair and Dementia Australia Patron. ‘They’ve enhanced our understanding of dementia at a cellular level and have developed models of care that are improving life for people living with dementia and their carers.’
Dementia Australia believes funding researchers across all stages of their career will improve their fight against dementia-related diseases.
Grants are offered to ensure the field is robust with active and engaged dementia researchers. As discovered by a survey of grant recipients over the 25 years, 75 per cent were still working in the dementia field.
Funding for Dementia Australia Research Foundation is made possible by donations from the public and private philanthropic individuals and organisations.
Sal Navarra, CEO of Navarra Venues, has raised over $1 million for Dementia Australia Research Foundation since 2015.
‘Dementia Australia does phenomenal work, and we’re honoured to collaborate with them to drive innovation and improve the lives of those living with dementia,’ says Sal Navarra.
It is predicted that over the next 35 years, the number of Australians living with dementia will reach 800,000.
To find out more and to donate to Dementia Australia Research Foundation, visit:
www.donate.dementia.org.au