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Hold the Moment co-hosts Hamish Macdonald and Jim Rogers have something special to share with you. If you haven’t listened to the first season yet, you can stream it wherever you find your favourite podcasts or here dementia.org.au/podcast.
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Fun as the nominated charity for the @PenriteOil @supercars Sandown 500 in honour of Dementia Australia Patron, Allan Moffat OBE 🏁
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We are thrilled to be back for a second year as the nominated charity for the Penrite Oil Sandown 500 in honour of our Patron Allan Moffat OBE. Thanks to @supercars @PenriteRacing and @PenriteOil
A modern take on an icon. We're proud to carry the colours of the great Allan Moffat this weekend, 50 years on from his victory in 1974. #PenriteRacing
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In the latest episode of Hold the Moment, Anthony discusses changes in his relationships following his dementia diagnosis –positive and negative. Hear him talk about making new friends by stepping out of his comfort zone and finding love again, wherever you listen to podcasts or via our website dementia.org.au/podcast
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Tanya Buchanan retweeted
Dementia is the leading cause of death for Australian women and the second biggest killer for all Australians. Hamish Macdonald is on a mission to make us talk more about the cruel disease.
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Nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by tackling 14 risk factors starting in childhood, including two new risks—high cholesterol and vision loss, suggests new report from the Lancet Commission on dementia. Find out more ➡️ hubs.li/Q02KbpYf0
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Tanya Buchanan retweeted
Current projections estimate 153 million people will be living with dementia by 2050. Nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by tackling 14 risk factors starting in childhood, suggests new report from a standing Lancet Commission: buff.ly/46nvoPR
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Congratulations to the 14,900 people across Australia who participated in one of our 2024 Memory Walk & Jogs! The events raised over $2.2 million and will help Dementia Australia deliver support, education and resources for people living with dementia and those closest to them.
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Nicotine is highly addictive and before you know it, what starts as occasional becomes something more serious. But it’s never too late to quit, which is why the we’re providing support for Australians to quit with new campaigns and an updated Quitline and the My QuitBuddy app.
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The Philip Morris-funded ‘Foundation for a Smoke-Free World’ has changed its name to ‘Global Action to End Smoking’ Governments and public health communities should continue to refuse to partner with an organisation funded by a global tobacco company bit.ly/3VugByN
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Our new report out today shows that food manufacturers in Australia have made limited progress on nutrition in the last 5 years. The government's reliance on voluntary food company action is clealy not working insideourfoodcompanies.com.a… @GLOBE_Deakin @IHT_Deakin @_INFORMAS
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Replying to @DementiaAus
@DementiaAus backing up their amazing programs and resources with #dementiaresearch - "It's so important that any research is not just clinical research, but it's aimed for the person it's intended" #ADRF2024
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Joint statement by Australian Health Ministers on vaping: "All Health Ministers have today urged the Australian Parliament to pass the Albanese Govt legislation, to ensure consistency & coordinated action to protect the future generations of Australians." #AusPol #publichealth
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Tanya Buchanan retweeted
"This review highlights that more needs to be done in cancer research to achieve true partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and researchers." Read more from @DrMandyMH, @JohnnyGilroy et al in the latest open access article: doi.org/10.1016/j.anzjph.202…
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Tanya Buchanan retweeted
Welcome news that Victoria will join other states in introducing #tobacco licensing. Licensing assists opportunity to ensure retailers comply with laws, help smokers quit, and keep young people from using tobacco @MaryAnneThomas @quitvic @VicHealth
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We’re busy finalising program details and preparing to open registrations, but in the meantime, we’re pleased to give you a sneak preview of our Congress program ➡️ cnsacongress.com.au/program We can’t wait to welcome you once again this year at #CNSA2024
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Tanya Buchanan retweeted
I've always loved mentoring programs and have been involved in many over the years as both a mentee and mentor. Here's a great opportunity for experienced public health professionals to get involved as a mentor 👇
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Short-term dollars at what cost? Repealing New Zealand’s Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 plan would sacrifice lives and longer-term economic gain tobaccocontrol.bmj.com/conte…
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We congratulate @NACCHOAustralia on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cancer Plan and look forward to working together to achieve equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people - the most significant ambition for the future of cancer care naccho.org.au/cancer/
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