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Get active and beat dementia in Coolum!
The 2025 Coolum Memory Walk & Jog is nearly here with the event taking place on Saturday 7 June at Tickle Park, Coolum Beach.  Following requests from locals, Dementia Australia’s largest annual...
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Dementia Australia supports Ararat
Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering support in Ararat on Thursday 22 May 2025. It is estimated there are...
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Shepparton show their support for people impacted by dementia
Shepparton community members turned up in force last weekend, showing their support for people impacted by dementia whilst getting active to improve their brain health. Participating in the 2025...
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Media statement: Removal of corporal punishment laws
Below can be attributed to Act for Kids CEO Dr Katrina Lines:   Act for Kids’ strongly believes corporal punishment is ineffective, harmful and violates children’s rights. It has no place in...
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New magistrates a welcome boost to efficient justice
Thursday, 8 May 2025 New magistrates a welcome boost to efficient justice The appointment of seven new magistrates, including an expansion of the Local Court bench by an additional judicial...
$6.5 billion deficit in rural health spend
Whilst it is well known that our country cousins have poorer health outcomes, little has been done by governments to address this disparity through targeting funding for rural healthcare.  Every...