Dementia in Knox
The number of people with dementia in Knox is growing.
In 2017 there was 2,676 people in the Knox community living with dementia.
More than 12,700 people will be living with dementia in Knox by 2050.
We have partnered with Dementia Australia to put in place a Dementia Friendly Communities Program in Knox.
The program will build awareness, understanding and acceptance of dementia in the community.
Dementia Advisory Group
As part of the Dementia Friendly Communities Program, we are establishing a Dementia Advisory Group. The group will:
- advise and support the development, implementation and monitoring of a Dementia Action Plan
- advise Council on emerging issues affecting people living with dementia
- better support people living with dementia in the community.
The group operates alongside a Terms of Reference.
Applications to join the Dementia Advisory Group have closed.
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