Welcome to PALZ
Our mission is to empower high achievers with dementia through social and intellectual stimulation.
Our vision is to ensure all high-achievers with dementia are able to maintain dignity and respect through active participation and interaction within a social and intellectually stimulating environment.
Upcoming meeting
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Did you know…
- Dementia is the second leading cause of death of Australians.
- In 2023 there will be over 400,000 Australians living with dementia with over 1.5 million people involved in their care.
- By 2058 there will be well over million people diagnosed with dementia
- Dementia care currently costs Australia more than $15 billion per year
Our Meeting Locations
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Geelong
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Melbourne
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Sydney
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Perth
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Eurobodalla
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Ballarat
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Canberra
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Brisbane
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Shrewsbury, UK
Meet our Board Members
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Assoc. Prof Michael Woodward AM
Patron
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Cathy Roth OAM
Chairman
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Dr Murray Verso
Director
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Christine Heath
Director
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