, Your gift this Christmas can help keep the National Dementia Helpline available 24/7, all year round.
Dementia can bring moments families can’t prepare for.
Dementia can happen to anybody. It happened to Narelle’s mum, Joy. When the diagnosis came, Narelle didn’t know what to do, where to go for help, or what to expect.
For years, she cared for her mum and managed the best she could, until a difficult day made Narelle reach out to the National Dementia Helpline.
“I rang thinking no one’s going to pick up the phone, it’s 9.30pm at night,” she shared. “But within three rings, a real person actually picked up the phone.”
When Narelle needed support, even at night, an expert was just a phone call away.
Please donate now to help keep the National Dementia Helpline available 24/7, 365 days a year, so families like Narelle’s have someone to turn to, no matter what time of day or night, even on Christmas Day.
A growing and urgent need
Demand to keep the National Dementia Helpline available 24/7, all year round, is rising.
The number of Australians living with dementia is expected to increase to more than 1 million by 2065, more than double the present number.
The National Dementia Helpline responded to over 5,000 after hour calls in 2025-26.
1.7 million carers, family members and friends are involved in the care of someone living with dementia.
How your donation can help families
Compassionate Helpline Support
Your gift can help keep the National Dementia Helpline available 24/7, 365 days a year, providing expert guidance and compassionate support when families feel overwhelmed or unsure where to turn.
Trusted Education and Information
Your support can help families access trusted information and education so Australian families can understand a dementia diagnosis, feel less alone and more supported when fear or uncertainty strikes.
Advance Dementia Research
Your generosity can help drive dementia research into prevention and improved treatments, bringing hope to future generations. Every step forward brings us closer to a future with better care.

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