Almost 30,000 Australians under 65 are living with young onset dementia—a number expected to rise to 41,000 by 2054. These individuals and their families face unique challenges during their prime career and family years, often without age-appropriate support or understanding.
Whether you donate, volunteer, partner, or fundraise, you become part of the solution. Together, we can deliver life-changing specialist support, raise critical awareness, and drive systemic change across Australia.
Donate
Your financial support directly funds free workshops, family counselling programmes, advocacy services, and community connection activities. Every dollar goes toward impact – not overhead – because our commercial services fund our operational costs.
Why your donation matters:
- $50 provides a family with access to our specialist support workshop
- $150 funds a month of peer support group activities
- $500 supports a family through crisis intervention and transition planning
- $1,000 helps establish community programmes in regional areas
How to donate:
- Visit tdfwa.org.au/donate
- Choose a donation amount or set up monthly giving
- Complete your secure payment
- Receive your tax-deductible receipt instantly
- Join our community of changemakers
All donations over $2 are tax-deductible. Monthly giving provides sustainable support that helps us plan long-term programmes and respond quickly to urgent needs.
Leave a gift in your will
Leave a legacy of care, compassion, and change.
How to leave a gift:
- Talk to your solicitor about including The Dementia Foundation in your Will
- Decide on a specific amount, percentage, or residual gift
- Let us know confidentially if you’ve left a gift
- Help shape a better future for generations to come
Fundraise
From neighbourhood bake sales to cross-country adventures, your creativity can spark extraordinary change. Every fundraising effort – no matter the size – brings us closer to a future where no one faces young onset dementia alone.
Popular fundraising ideas:
- Host morning teas, trivia nights, or charity dinners
- Request donations instead of birthday or celebration gifts
- Take on personal challenges (marathons, bike rides, swimming events)
- Organise school or workplace fundraising competitions
- Create online crowdfunding campaigns for special occasions
- Partner with local businesses for percentage-of-sales fundraisers
We support you every step of the way with fundraising materials, promotional support, tax-deductible receipt processing, and celebration of your achievements.
Ready to get involved?
Phone: 1300 865 282
Email: hello@tdfwa.org.au
Website: www.tdfwa.org.au
Together, we can ensure those living with young onset dementia receive the specialist support they deserve while advancing prevention of neurodegenerative diseases.
Volunteer
Volunteers are the heartbeat of our mission. Whether helping at events or using your professional skills—we welcome your support.
How to volunteer:
- Email hello@tdfwa.org.au
- Tell us your interests and availability
- Attend a short induction
- Join our team and start making an impact
- Connect with a purpose-driven community
Partner with us
We collaborate with organisations across business, healthcare, media, research, and community sectors to amplify our impact and reach more families in need.
Partnership opportunities:
- Strategic sponsorships: Including exclusive opportunities with The Big Lap
- Workplace giving programs: Easy payroll deduction options for employees
- In-kind support: Products, services, or expertise that advance our mission
- Joint education initiatives: Co-hosting workshops, webinars, or awareness campaigns
- Research collaborations: Contributing to evidence based practice and policy change
- Community engagement: Cross promotional opportunities and shared events in Western Australia
- Corporate volunteering: Team building activities with meaningful community impact
Why partner with us:
- Align with Australia’s only dedicated young onset dementia organisation
- Access our specialist expertise and growing network
- Demonstrate authentic corporate social responsibility
- Support a critical and underserved community
- Gain exposure through our media and marketing channels
- Create meaningful employee engagement opportunities
Contact Brett Parker, Chair, The Dementia Foundation
Email: brett.parker@tdfwa.org.au
Phone: +61 403 609 055