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People living with dementia mate wareware are at the centre of what we do

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Dementia Learning Centre

Dementia Learning Centre

Practice based approaches to dementia mate wareware support

Dementia Mate Wareware Action Plan

Dementia Mate Wareware Action Plan

Check out the refreshed Action Plan, find out what has changed and why it matters

Advocacy

Advocacy

We’re asking all political parties to act now ahead of the 2026 General Election

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News

Three New Zealanders develop dementia every hour

Wednesday 24 September, 2025

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Artful Mind exhibition: Taking dementia from Tauranga to the world

Monday 13 October, 2025

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There are lots of ways you can help make a difference for people living with dementia mate wareware in Aotearoa New Zealand

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Move for Dementia

Move for Dementia

Calling all movers and shakers! Get moving for dementia this September with a movement and fundraising challenge

Dementia Friends

Dementia Friends

Learn more about dementia mate wareware and simple ways you can help

Donate

Donate

Your donation can make a big difference nationally and locally, to people with dementia mate wareware and their whānau

Your Stories

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Virginia’s story

Gerhard Hirner wasn’t his usual self when his dementia mate wareware journey began in 2017

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Colin Mathura-Jeffree’s story

Colin feels his whānau experience with dementia mate wareware would have been different if it was talked about more freely

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Geoff’s story

Alexandra local Geoff Moore is on ‘A walk to remember’ in tribute to his wife, Ann, who is living with Alzheimers

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To access dementia mate wareware support in your area, please call 0800 004 001. We also have lots of information available.

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