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17 SEPT 2025 IS CHILDHOOD DEMENTIA DAY
Thousands of children are suffering and dying slowly from dementia.
Most will die before they turn 18, some in infancy.
One of the biggest problems: most people don't know childhood dementia exists.
As a result, children & families are being left with no cures. Many report finding it exhausting and isolating fighting for support & understanding.
Kids with dementia don't have time on their side.
They need cures. They need to be seen. They need action now.
That's why we're FACING it to make childhood dementia impossible ignore.
How to FACE it
Get your free kit + reminders & tips
Make your face colourful
You can use face paints, but if you don't have any, try using what you have. Eyeliner, lipstick, eyeshadow, stickers, colourful face masks: these will work too.
Share your pic on 17 Sept
Share your photo on Childhood Dementia Day, 17 September 2025.
#childhooddementia #FACEit
You'll be part of the movement that's making childhood dementia impossible to ignore.
BE BOLD
MAKE IT EASY
OR BE MESSY!
Who's FACING it?
Meet some of the people and organisations who made childhood dementia impossible to ignore in 2023
“It’s simply not fair. It’s time to spread the word.” - Steve, who let his kids paint his face at home. They loved it.
Perth Children's Hospital
Ashford & St Peter's NHS Foundation Trust
St.George Bank
Westpac Bank
Steve
North Harbour Pre-school
Childhood Dementia Research Group in the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute
St John the Baptist Catholic School
The Face Paint Store
Catherine McCoombes
Mutual of Omaha
Erica Klein
“I painted my face to get your attention. I want you to know that children get dementia.” Professor Kim Hemsley PhD, neuroscientist, Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute who is FACING it at work.
Sanfilippo Children's Foundation
NSW Health - Manly Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice
Gail Hilton
Rave Hiking
Kristina Elvidge
Cindy Lorenz
Australian NPC Disease Foundation
Jessie Neal
Elke Klein
Garland Alvey
makeup madhouse
Little Heroes Foundation
Bendigo Telco
Little Scholars School of Early Learning Stapylton
Katherine Meerman
Ambulance Victoria Ballarat
Annie Crawford
Marli & Moe
Megan Maack
Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre
Lismore Base Hospital Emergency Dept
Brad P
Caroline S
Isobel Lindley
Illumina Australia Pty Ltd
Nina Dunn
The Millingtons
Chelsea's Hope Lafora Children Research Fund
Rebecca Newell
Dementia Support Australia
CMMIT Murdoch University
Joanne Kershaw
Murdoch Children's Research Institute
Saili Moghe
Sally Davis
Amanda Gilpin
Marie and Graeme Barker
Alison Vigne
Roda Caguia
Gail Koujaian
The Support Society
Anna Pak Poy
Michelle Pooley
Gwenda Darling
Elders Lifestyle Group
Ashley Salmeron
Carly Edelman
Samantha Jackson
Ace Peake
Daisy Hamilton
Belinda Wintle
Suzanne Nevin
Vanessa Kent
Brooke Cregan
Bruce Gordon
Danielle Cregan
Alicia van der Merwe
Sturt Street Early Learning
Bree Trim
Tracey Morton
The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health
Janine Birch
Alicia van der Merwe
AC-TEC Services
