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University of Queensland recognized as the first dementia-friendly university

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The University of Queensland has become the first university to be formally recognized by Dementia Australia as a Dementia-Friendly Organization, an initiative that will inform research, raise awareness, reduce stigma and provide a supportive environment.

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University of Queensland recognized as the first dementia-friendly university

The University of Queensland has become the first university to be formally recognized by Dementia Australia as a Dementia-Friendly Organization, an initiative that will inform research, raise awareness, reduce stigma and provide a supportive environment.

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