Dementia is often misunderstood as a normal part of ageing, but the reality is much deeper. In this powerful conversation with Tanya Buchanan from Dementia Australia, we explore dementia as a chronic condition that can affect people across the life course, including young adults and children.

This episode looks at the real challenges faced by people living with dementia, their families, carers, and communities. We discuss young-onset dementia, childhood dementia, brain health, early diagnosis, stigma, discrimination, NDIS, aged care, dementia-friendly communities, workplace adjustments, and why Australia needs better dementia navigation and training across health, aged care, disability, first responders, and community services.

Tanya also explains why people do not stop being smart because they receive a dementia diagnosis. They are still the same person, and they deserve care, dignity, support, connection, and environments that help them live well for as long as possible.

Watch the full conversation to understand why dementia is not just an aged care issue. It is a health, family, workplace, community, and human issue.

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Disclaimer: This video is created for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the guest are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the channel. We have no intention to disrespect, defame, or cause harm to any person, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. Our sole purpose is to share insights that may help the audience gain perspective and make informed decisions.

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Child & Family Safety 2026

Panel 5: One System for Safety: Collaboration, Data and SharedAccountability

In this powerful podcast conversation, we explore the real human cost of fragmented child protection systems, family violence, childhood trauma, and the urgent need for a more connected, compassionate approach to care.

Through deeply personal lived experience and expert insights, this episode looks at how families can fall through the cracks when child protection, health, housing, justice, education, and community services work in silos. The conversation also highlights why relational care, early intervention, multicultural community support, and shared accountability are essential if we truly want to keep children and families safe.

This is not just a policy conversation. It is about mothers, children, trauma, belonging, safety, and the difficult choices families are forced to make when the system fails them.

Panellists we have:-

1- Sophi Bruce, CEO, Centre for Relational Care; Director, Adaptive Leadership Australia

2- Danielle Bradtke, Lived Experience Expert, CEO and Founder of Foundations of Hope

3- Malini Raj, Executive Director, Australian Multicultural Women’s Alliance (AMWA)

4- Andrea Musulin, Founder, WA Child Protection Society and The Child Focused Safety Service WA; Director Safeguarding Program, Catholic Archdiocese of Perth and Safeguarding Lead, Police and Community Youth Centres.

Watch the full episode to understand why one connected system could change lives.

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If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues discussed, support is available. In Australia, you can contact:

Lifeline – 13 11 14

Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636

1800RESPECT (Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence) – 1800 737 732

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Child & Family Safety 2026

Panel 4: Prevention, Education and Technology: Shaping a Culture of Respect.

Is technology helping our children, or quietly exposing them to more harm than we realise?

In this powerful panel conversation, we explore prevention, education, online safety, AI, deepfakes, gaming, pornography, digital abuse, technology-facilitated gender-based violence, and the urgent need to build a culture of respect.

The discussion looks at how children and young people are being exposed to violent and sexualised content online, how perpetrators use technology as a tool of coercive control, and why adults, parents, schools, workplaces, tech companies, and governments all have a role to play in keeping communities safe.

We also talk about upstream prevention, algorithmic duty of care, safety by design, online grooming, digital literacy for parents, and why relationship-based conversations with children matter more than fear or surveillance.

This is not just a conversation about screen time. It is about safety, respect, responsibility, and the kind of culture we are building for the next generation.

Panellists we have:-

1- Danielle Bradtke, Lived Experience Expert, CEO and Founder of Foundations of Hope;

2-Sarah Barnbrook, CEO,Away from Keyboard Inc; Advisor, National Council of Women

Victoria, Company Secretary, Australian Gender Equality Council (AGEC)

3- Karen Bevan, CEO, Full Stop Australia

Watch the full podcast to understand why technology safety must be part of every conversation about domestic violence prevention, child safety, and community wellbeing.

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Disclaimer:-

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This content is not intended to glorify or promote harmful behaviour. It reflects personal lived experiences and does not necessarily represent the views of the host, platform, or any affiliated organisations.

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues discussed, support is available. In Australia, you can contact:

Lifeline – 13 11 14

Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636

1800RESPECT (Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence) – 1800 737 732

Please take care while engaging with this content.

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