StepUp for Dementia Research helps you to become involved as a participant in dementia research studies. It will also help you learn more about the research in your local area, region or other parts of Australia, and help signal to researchers, the government, media and the public that Australians are interested in participating in research.
If you do take part in a study, you will have the satisfaction of knowing you could help others and contribute to future insights into dementia and its causes, as well as early diagnosis, better treatment, and quality of care. You may get to meet other people who share your experience: who live with dementia themselves, are carers, or have family members with dementia. Or you may simply find the process an interesting and valuable way to spend your time.
Please note that participating in StepUp for Dementia Research is not a path to a diagnosis. If you are worried about your memory, or have symptoms that you think might be dementia-related, we recommend that you seek the advice of a healthcare professional. More information on memory loss and dementia causes and symptoms is available at
More information on memory loss and dementia causes and symptoms is available at
- Dementia Australia: https://www.dementia.org.au, and
- Alzheimer’s WA: https://www.alzheimerswa.org.au/about-dementia/understanding-dementia/