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Brisbane’s rock n rolling for Alzheimer’s Australia

September 15, 2011 in events by admin | Permalink

Afternoon RockThis month, Queensland will be having its first Alzheimer’s Australia Fundraising event. Being held on Sunday 25th September it will coincide with Dementia Awareness Week (16th-26th September).

An estimated 269,000 Australians currently live with dementia. Without a major medical breakthrough, that is expected to soar to about 981,000 by 2050. Each week, there are 1,500 new cases of dementia in Australia. That is expected to grow to 7,400 new cases each week by 2050. There are approximately 16,000 people in Australia with Younger Onset Dementia (a diagnosis of dementia under the age of 65). Dementia is the third leading cause of death in Australia, after heart disease and stroke.

And you can help in a local and fun way. Afternoon Rock is a rock n roll / rockabilly themed fundraising event being held at the Brisbane Abruzzo Club in Carina on Sunday 25th September. It’s only $10 a ticket ($15 at the door) and there’s going to be raffles, a silent auction and lots more.

The event is hosted by Special Care Clothing Solutions. And we, Carindale Connect, are proud to be providing support and were surprised to discover that Queensland has not held an Alzheimer’s Australia fundraising event before. Ex-Masterchef contestant Danielle Dixon has donated a dinner party for 6 which also includes a masterchef-style demo of one of the dishes. Other supporters include Cr Adrian Schrinner (Brisbane’s Deputy Lord Mayor), Breakaways Rock n Roll Club and Fernwood Fitness Carindale.

More information and book your ticket now.

Alzheimer's AustraliaFIFTY PERCENT OF DEMENTIA CASES GO UNDIAGNOSED

(Alzheimer’s Australia media release 13th September 2011):

A major report by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) prepared by the Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London has found that in high income countries only 20-50% of people living with dementia are recognised and documented in primary care.

The authors say that this greatly limits access to valuable information, treatment, care and support.
The report concludes that every country should have a national dementia strategy that promotes early diagnosis and intervention. Read the rest of this entry »

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Alzheimer’s Disease – Australia’s growing epidemic

August 7, 2011 in Uncategorized by admin | Permalink

An estimated 269,000 Australians currently live with dementia. Without a significant medical breakthrough, that is expected to soar to about 981,000 by 2050. Dementia is the third leading cause of death in Australia, after heart disease and stroke.

We are really happy to be involved with Afternoon Rock – a fun rock n roll / rockabilly themed fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Australia, hosted by Special Care Clothing. It’s on Sunday 25th September at the Brisbane Abruzzo Club at Carina. There’s going to be raffle prizes, a silent auction and some great dressing up. We’re seeking donations of raffle prizes and silent auction items. Find out more about the event here.

Alzheimer’s Australia is the peak body for people with dementia and their families and carers. It provides advocacy, support services, education and information. Afternoon Rock is a fun and local way that you can help. Below is a media release from Alzheimer’s Australia.

Urgent need to plan ahead to combat Australia’s growing dementia epidemic

Alzheimer’s Australia is awaiting the release of the final report of the Productivity Commission on 8 August with cautious optimism.

Ita Buttrose, President of Alzheimer’s Australia said she was encouraged by the commitment of the Prime Minister to act on the final report of the Productivity Commission but said the reforms would fail if there was no commitment to keeping dementia as a national health priority. Read the rest of this entry »

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Showcasing your products and services to local mums

March 16, 2011 in events by Jewel West | 1 comment

The Brisbane Abruzzo Association (150 Fursden Rd, Carina) is going to be home to a big Mother’s Day event on Sunday May 8.

With the demolition of the Carindale Hotel and construction around Westfield Carindale shopping centre, the relaxed atmosphere of the Abruzzo Club will be a popular option with locals who want to spoil their mums. There’s heaps of parking as well as a kids’ playroom.

We (on behalf of Brisbane Abruzzo Association) are currently gathering some lovely items to give away as lucky door prizes to mums on the day (pamper packages, wine etc). Read the rest of this entry »

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[updated] Flood fundraiser seeking donations of prizes | Event Fri 11th Feb

February 6, 2011 in events, local business by admin | 2 comments

Floods in Ipswich, Queensland (AAP: Dave Hunt)

Brisbane Abruzzo Association (home of AC Carina Football Club)  is seeking donations of prizes for their fundraising raffle this Friday and we (Carindale Connect) are helping to spread the word and to coordinate items from the local area.

On Friday 11th February from 6pm the Brisbane Abruzzo Association (150 Fursden Rd, Carina) is expanding on their pizza and pasta night to hold a flood fundraiser event for the Premier’s Disaster Relief Appeal. As usual, everyone is welcome at the club.

Any businesses wanting to donate items or gift vouchers and the like for the event’s raffle can do so by contacting us (you can also ask questions at the bottom of this post). The Abruzzo club will also be listing those businesses who have donated a prize, along with their logos, on their website and we’ll promote them in this post.

If your prize donation is in the immediate local area, and available for collection at some point between now and 11am Friday 11th Feb, Jewel of Carindale Connect will even collect it! To arrange collection just contact us with your information.

The information below will continue to be updated as raffle donations are provided. (last updated 10th Feb)

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