Australia is at a turning point. The number of people over the age of 65 has now overtaken those under 15. This monumental shift brings forth multiple challenges for our workforce and increased burden on our health and social systems.

On 21 September 2023, World Alzheimer's Day, Professor Henry Brodaty and former NSW Premier now CEO of HammondCare Mike Baird announced the launch of a first of its kind national study led by CHeBA to uncover hidden risk factors for dementia while re-evaluating old ones.