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Memory Walk & Jog 2020
Welcome to season 2020 of Memory Walk & Jog. The weather is warming up and there’s a Spring in our step! We have a new look website, new locations, new ideas/initiatives and a whole lot of energy - ready to kick dementia’s butt.
Steps to a healthier you
You’ve registered for a Memory Walk & Jog event, organised your own or set your kilometre goal. Next up – training (and nutrition). Welcome to a healthier you! ‘The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step’ (Lao Tzu).
Take a weight off our shoulders: train t...
Did you know that when you train with weights, you’re boosting your health? Weight training is not just for gym junkies with bulging biceps and super-sized shoulders.
History of Memory Walk & Jog
In 2004 Memory Walk & Jog began as just one small community event in Sydney with about 330 participants raising $60,000. As each year passed, more and more people became aware of the events.
National Grandparents Day
This Sunday is National Grandparents Day and to celebrate, we're offering a massive 30% discount* on full price Memory Walk & Jog tickets this weekend. Sign up today through Memory Walk & Jog events and use the promo code GPD2020 to get your tickets! Let's get active and beat dementia! *In addition to the early bird discount, we'll give you an extra 7% off. That’s a total of 30% off full price tickets! *In addition to the early bird discount, we'll give you an extra 7% off. That’s a total of 30% off full price tickets!
How to Register for Memory Walk & Jog
Have you registered yet? Here is a quick video tutorial on 'How to Register' for a Memory Walk & Jog event!
International Volunteer Day
This International Volunteers Day, we want to say a huge thank you to all of our amazing Memory Walk & Jog volunteers. From being Al the Elephant to keeping us hydrated and moving in the right direction on event day, we cannot thank you enough! We really appreciate all the time and effort you put towards helping make our events successful!
Ita Buttrose urges Australians to get ac...
Dementia Australia’s National Ambassador Ita Buttrose AC OBE has called on the public to sign up and get training to support the 2020 Memory Walk & Jog season.
Happy Holidays from the Memory Walk & Jo...
Wishing you a holiday season full of warmth, love, and family! Happy Holidays from Al and Memory Walk & Jog team! Al and the team are taking a break and will be back ready to go on 6 Jan.
Capital Chemist – Canberra Community S...
One of the most enjoyable and rewarding aspects of being a community pharmacist is the opportunity to interact with members of our local communities. It’s through providing patient-focused care and getting to know our clients on a personal level that we become aware of and learn more about community needs, beyond the mere provision of pharmaceutical and health services.
Heartland Seniors Finance – Melbourne ...
Heartland Seniors Finance is proud to help people live a more comfortable retirement, with independence and dignity, through our reverse mortgage. As part of this commitment, we have partnered with Dementia Australia since 2018 to support the great work they do in promoting healthy ageing in Australia.
National Nursing Agency - Canberra Commu...
Based in our Nation's capital, the National nursing teams are family-owned and run businesses for 24 years and have been in operation under current management since 2014. We have a number of core values and philosophies — honesty, integrity and respect — for the care we provide and team we employ, so as to ensure satisfaction from our clients and most importantly, the people we care for!
Regis Aged Care Mildura – Mildura Comm...
One of the most enjoyable and rewarding aspects of being a community pharmacist is the opportunity to interact with members of our local communities. It’s through providing patient-focused care and getting to know our clients on a personal level that we become aware of and learn more about community needs, beyond the mere provision of pharmaceutical and health services.
Memory Walk & Jog is going virtual!
Memory Walk & Jog - Ballarat, Hobart, Adelaide and Western Sydney, get ready because we’re going virtual! Due to popular demand the 4 events are going virtual! We’ve sent you all details about the dates and we’re hoping you can join us in getting active to beat dementia virtually!
7 ways to get active
7 places you can get active during this period of social distancing and when many people are working from home
Thank you Adelaide, Ballarat & Hobart!
Memory Walk & Joggers on March 29 we had our first virtual event for Adelaide, Ballarat and Hobart! It was absolutely amazing! We received so much love and support from the participants and it really showed a great sense of community, getting active together to step up for people living with dementia.
