Ms JODIE HARRISON (Charlestown—Minister for Women, Minister for Seniors, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault)—Dementia is the leading cause of death of Australian women and is just a few hundred deaths behind cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death for all Australians. While many in the community have had direct experience with dementia, many are unaware that research indicates nearly half of all cases of dementia globally could be prevented or delayed by addressing risk factors. On Sunday 23 March, it was my honour to join a fundraising event at the Warners Bay Foreshore Reserve in support of the Memory Walk & Jog, an initiative of Dementia Australia. It raises much-needed funds so that they can provide support, education and resources to people living with dementia, their carers, families and loved ones. It was a great chance to get active for brain health, which research shows can help reduce the risk of dementia, and the event catered for people of all abilities. It was my pleasure to spend part of the morning on the shores of beautiful Lake Macquarie, enjoying the open air in along with so many locals who had gathered together in support such a good and important cause.

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