Japan–Australia collaboration in dementia prevention and care

A Japanese dementia care delegation, led by Professor Katsuya Urakami (front row, right), visited Southern Cross Care in North Parramatta on 19 March, sharing insights and learning about dementia care and prevention. Credit: Southern Cross Care

Last month, a Japanese dementia care delegation visited Australia, touring local facilities and exchanging ideas while learning from each other’s approaches. The group was led by Professor Katsuya Urakami of Tottori University’s Faculty of Medicine, a leading expert in dementia prevention.

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Published 23 April 2026 7:00pm

By Yumi Oba

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Last month, a Japanese dementia care delegation visited Australia, touring local facilities and exchanging ideas while learning from each other’s approaches. The group was led by Professor Katsuya Urakami of Tottori University’s Faculty of Medicine, a leading expert in dementia prevention.

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