The Dementia Foundation

The Dementia Foundation Driving support, advocacy, and awareness for young onset dementia in Western Australia (WA). Learn more: www.tdfwa.org.au

The Dementia Foundation is WA's only dedicated not-for-profit focused solely on supporting individuals and families impacted by young onset dementia – a condition affecting nearly 30,000 Australians under 65. Founded by the leadership team behind 2Flourish, our Foundation delivers tailored support, advocacy, and community-based solutions that recognise the unique challenges faced by younger people

with dementia – from career disruption and social isolation to lack of age-appropriate services. With an unwavering commitment to impact, we blend real-world experience with innovative partnerships to create services and campaigns that change lives – like The Big Lap, our flagship fundraising convoy around Australia which gets on the road 17 October, 2025.

- Championing design-led health innovation
- Raising visibility for overlooked communities
- Collaborating with corporate and community partners to scale impact

Based in Western Australia, working nationwide.

These past three days, The Dementia Foundation has had the great privilege and honour of attending the 2026 Australian D...
03/06/2026

These past three days, The Dementia Foundation has had the great privilege and honour of attending the 2026 Australian Dementia Research Forum hosted by the Australian Dementia Network in Sydney.

We attended great and informative panels, met with researchers, policy makers and other industry professionals and got a deep look into exciting discoveries and developments that will soon inform how we view and care for those with a dementia diagnosis. The session held by Professor Blossom Stephan was particularly eye opening!

Huge thanks to Alzheimer's Research Australia and Vicky Vass for extending an invitation to us and providing the opportunity to participate in these extremely important national discussions.

For our part, we took away a lot of information that will help us as we provide advocacy and direct supports for those with a Young Onset Dementia diagnosis. What we learn today will form the basis of how we implement high quality person centred care programs going forward.

It was fantastic to meet with Dr Elissa Burton and Dr Emily Corti from Curtin University. We were honoured to spend some...
29/05/2026

It was fantastic to meet with Dr Elissa Burton and Dr Emily Corti from Curtin University. We were honoured to spend some time with them to share our plans and receive some of their expert advice and hear of their research projects.

Elissa is an Associate Professor of Healthy Ageing at Curtin University’s School of Allied Health and her work which is funded by a Western Australian Future Health Research and Innovation Fund Fellowship is aimed at helping people living with young onset dementia in Western Australia and their families to live their best life.

Emily is a Lecturer in Psychology at Curtin University’s School of Population Health. Her work, supported by Parkinson’s Western Australia and the Curtin enAble Institute, is aimed at understanding and supporting the cognitive and psychological health of people living with neurodegenerative conditions and their families.

We are incredibly excited to continue discussions and find ways to work together to continue to improve our communities. Everyone of us has such an important part to play and we can't wait to discover more together.

Yesterday, we had the privilege to speak with the mother of one of our clients and get insight into her experiences and ...
29/05/2026

Yesterday, we had the privilege to speak with the mother of one of our clients and get insight into her experiences and what looks for when receiving support.

Denise spoke about the journey she went through to get supports for her daughter Michelle. There were many challenges, but she remains hopeful. She shared her hopes for the future and about what could be possible in this country to help families confronted by a Young Onset Dementia diagnosis.

Full video will be up soon. If you're interested in Denise's lived experience, stay tuned!

28/05/2026

Last Saturday, The Dementia Foundation and the Morley Windmills Soccer Club took to Wotton Reserve for our Dementia Awareness Round. Three soccer games, a day full of sunshine and engagement from the community: the ingredients for a fantastic day!

⚽️ We won 2 out of three games on the day! Fantastic performance by the Morley Windmills team.

⭐️We raised hundreds of dollars in charity funding for our participants with Young Onset Dementia. Every dollar will help them get supports and get them active in the community.

🎯Batteries generously donated by Master Instruments were included in a Grand Raffle Prize. We will be in contact with the winner to ensure they receive their prize ☺️

All in all, a fantastic day in the community. Events like this show what we can do when we work together as a community.

See you at the next game!


25/05/2026

The Dementia Foundation was founded to raise awareness of Young Onset Dementia and the struggles faced by those with a diagnosis as well as their families.

Last Wednesday, the Foundation's Co Founders Brett Parker and Holly Meijer spoke with Nadia Mitsopoulos from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Perth to share our story and origins from 2Flourish, our insights on how to make things easier for families and what we're doing to improve access to dementia care and supports in WA and beyond.

View our video below or tune in to the whole recording on the ABC's website (starting from 1:37:46 for the dementia discussion segment):

https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/perth-mornings/mornings/106689038?utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared

The Dementia Foundation is committed to assisting families faced with a Young Onset Dementia diagnosis.

Support is available, you are not alone. Reach out today.

✉️ [email protected]
📞 1300 865 282


23/05/2026

Such a wonderful event today with the Morley Windmills Soccer Club. It is so wonderful to see our clients enjoying themselves and having the opportunity to engage with this community.

22/05/2026

Meet Rohan Tier, The Dementia Foundation's Group Manager of Service Operations.

Rohan dedicates every day to making sure that our participants and their families get high quality person centred supports. His work at The Dementia Foundation involves maintaining the high standards of our trained staff, sharing information to ensure that each participant is understood and overseeing the outcomes of our Young Onset Dementia (YOD) programs.

Rohan and his team of empathetic and proactive staff are just a phone call or email away. At The Dementia Foundation, we believe that every mind matters. Reach out to us today and let's start a conversation.

The Dementia Foundation is extremely grateful to the Morley Windmills Soccer Club for hosting the dementia Awareness Rou...
21/05/2026

The Dementia Foundation is extremely grateful to the Morley Windmills Soccer Club for hosting the dementia Awareness Round this coming Saturday, May 23rd. ☀️

Being out and active is more than just a great time. Sports activities keep us healthy in body and mind and get the community together, cheering and smiling and creating memories that can last a lifetime.

For those with Young Onset Dementia, this combination of physical and mental activity works wonders to maintain health and capability.

Our partnership with the Morley Windmills shows what West Australian communities can accomplish when we work together. And it doesn't hurt to have some fun along the way!

⚽ Schedule of Matches:
• 11am: Under 18s
• 1pm: Reserves
• 3pm: First Team

Come on down this Saturday to create lifelong memories and to support health and wellbeing. 💜💙

14/05/2026

Meet Tim Nixon, The Dementia Foundation's Specialist Support Coordinator & Dementia Advocate.

Tim brings a wealth of Support Coordination and Young Onset Dementia (YOD) experience into every conversation. His work at The Dementia Foundation provides crucial information and direction not just to the families of those with a diagnosis but also to the allied health professionals working tirelessly to provide support and direction.

He also offers something that can make a world of difference for families in need of guidance: free advocacy services to help them and their loved ones access NDIS supports and funding.

At The Dementia Foundation, we believe that every mind matters. Reach out to us today and let's start a conversation.

It was wonderful to attend the 2026 Post Budget Breakfast hosted by the Australian Institute of Management WA. The room ...
08/05/2026

It was wonderful to attend the 2026 Post Budget Breakfast hosted by the Australian Institute of Management WA. The room was full of energy, thoughtful discussion and a genuine commitment to understanding how the latest budget will shape life here in Western Australia. Events like this help us stay closely connected to the issues that matter most to our participants and their families, ensuring we can continue providing the strongest possible supports whenever they’re needed.

We also loved reconnecting with our friends and partners Blake Srdarev from Paywise as well as Lachlan Perhavec and Stephanie Virgo from GR8 Disability Housing. Conversations like these remind us how important collaboration is across our sector. By sharing insights and working together, we can better respond to community needs and continue strengthening the supports available to Western Australians.

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Perth, WA
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