Frontier at Brain & Mind Centre

31/08/2026

For many people, receiving a diagnosis of dementia can take years, particularly for rarer conditions such as frontotemporal dementia and other younger-onset dementias.

In this video, FRONTIER clinical researcher Dr David Foxe discusses how research is helping improve dementia diagnosis through the development of cognitive, behavioural and brain imaging tools.

The FRONTIER Frontotemporal Dementia Research Group, based at the B...

24/08/2026

Are you an Australian living with dementia? The Guardian is seeking perspectives from people with lived experiences.

Click this link in you were interested to complete the anonymous survey:

Tell us about your experience and what supports and awareness are needed for our new series

31/07/2026

On Sun 9 August, the FRONTIER team will be taking part in to raise funds for the Australian Frontotemporal Dementia Association (AFTDA).

If you're able to support our team, we'd greatly appreciate it:
https://city2surf26.grassrootz.com/australian-frontotemporal-dementia-association/frontier

13/07/2026

FRONTIER's 2026 Carer Information Day

This year join us on Wednesday 30th September from 9AM - 2:45PM (AEST) to hear updates on some of the latest findings from FRONTIER’s research in FTD and from Dementia Support Australia.

The Information Day will be held at the University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Centre on Mallet Street, Camperdown. There is no charge for in-person or online attendance. However, a limited number of in-person tickets are available and these are bookable until Sunday 27th September, 5pm. Online tickets can be booked up to the day of the event.

For further information on how to book tickets and details about the day’s program, please see the attached flyer or click the link:
https://bit.ly/FRONTIERCarerInfoDay2026

10/07/2026

A huge thank you to Charlie Stowe for helping raise awareness and critical research funds for .

Wishing Charlie all the very best as he sets off on his 300km walk tomorrow.

Click here to watch his story: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DakYECvvypE/?igsh=MWx6NTkxOWVwdWszNA%3D%3D

If you'd like to support Charlie, please consider making a donation: bit.ly/4eV6ltr

07/07/2026

How can we improve health equity in dementia care? 💡

Informal carers play a vital role in our communities, yet they often face unique hurdles in navigating healthcare systems. For people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, accessing culturally tailored support can be a challenge 🤝

To bridge this gap, our new research study is exploring the unique experiences and resource needs of Chinese and Australian carers 🗣️ 🌏

We have collaborated with Prof Christine Meng Ji and her team to translate this short online survey which is available in:

📌 English: https://lnkd.in/gwJAX_et
📌 Mandarin: https://lnkd.in/grV5W2PC

Or via the QR code in the flyer. Please share widely!

25/06/2026

There is a new preprint from our colleagues introducing the MotDem, an age-appropriate measure of motivation.

25/06/2026

This is a great explanation of dementia by Dr Ananthan Ambikairajah. Worth a watch!

Dementia is, unfortunately, very common and it can cause heartbreak...

09/06/2026

After sharing a simple Facebook post about her husband David's frontotemporal dementia, Vickie was overwhelmed by the kindness and support she received from her community. What started as an effort to help others understand dementia turned into a powerful reminder that compassion still exists everywhere around us.

From strangers taking the time to chat with David, to people offering to bring their dogs for him to meet, the response showed how small acts of kindness can bring moments of joy, dignity and connection to someone living with dementia.

It's a beautiful story about community, empathy, and seeing the person behind the diagnosis.

Take a few minutes to read Vickie and David's story:

Hidden disabilities are described as conditions that are not immediately apparent to others but still significantly impact a person's daily…

21/05/2026

For anyone considering End of Financial Year donations that would like to support research, here is the link to donate directly to support FRONTIER: https://www.frontierftd.org/donate.

Every dollar helps and donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.

Thank you for your support for our ongoing efforts to improve outcomes for Individuals living with FTD.