Photo Opp: Josh Frydenberg Mp Confronted By Dementia Carers' Coalface Stories

CARERS WEEK PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

TOMORROW

11.30am THURSDAY 14 OCTOBER

Josh Frydenberg MP confronted by dementia carers' coalface stories

WHERE:
Alzheimer's Australia Vic, 98-104 Riversdale Rd, Hawthorn

WHAT:
As part of Carers Week 2010, the Federal Member for Kooyong, Josh Frydenberg has been invited by the Alzheimer's Australia Vic Consumer Advisory Committee to hear first hand about the experience of caring for people living with dementia. Mr Frydenberg will hear from 15-20 active members who will describe their day to day realities, the support they receive and the support that is needed.

WHEN: Thursday 14 October 11.30am

Carers Week runs from 17 to 23 October, www.carersweek.com.au. The theme this year is 'Anyone, anytime can become a carer'.

Interviews available with Maree McCabe, CEO Alzheimer's Australia Vic, carers on request and Mr Frydenberg.

Contact:
Christine Bolt
Alzheimer's Australia Vic Media & Communications Manager
0400 004 553.

SOURCE: Alzheimer's Australia Vic