The Dementia Awareness Survey is the largest nationally representative community survey of its kind in Australia. It collects information on how much people know about dementia and their attitudes towards dementia and people living with dementia. The survey results will help inform priorities and areas for dementia awareness initiatives and prevention activities that can reduce the risk or delay the development of dementia.

Collection details

Variables to support reporting and linkage

  • Age group (if D.O.B not available)
  • Sex/gender
  • Indigenous status

Temporal coverage 

from 24/07/2023 to 15/08/2023

Geographical coverage

National

Data availability

  • Publications

Restricted unit record access subject to Ethics Committee approval and/or the agreement of all relevant data custodians in all states and territories (charges may apply).

Data scope 

The Dementia Awareness Survey includes questions relating to the following topics:

  • demographic characteristics
  • general knowledge about dementia
  • knowledge of dementia risk factors and misconceptions
  • engagement in actions or behaviours that can reduce the risk of developing dementia
  • information seeking behaviours
  • community attitudes towards dementia and people living with dementia.

Methodology 

Survey

Metadata information and data quality statement (DQS)

Metadata for the DAS is available via ADA (Dementia Awareness Survey - Dementia Awareness Dataverse)

External links and information 

Dementia Awareness Survey

Dementia Awareness Survey - Dementia Awareness Dataverse

Contact

[email protected]

*Data collection with restricted access