Seventeen Mile Rocks will once again host the Memory Walk & Jog, part of a nationwide initiative supporting people living with dementia through fundraising and awareness.
Background and Context
Dementia Australia’s major annual fundraiser, Memory Walk & Jog, is scheduled to return to Rocks Riverside Park. Scheduled for Sunday, 8 June, the event invites participants to walk, jog, or run to raise funds supporting people living with dementia, their families, and carers.
This event also forms part of a larger national campaign aimed at generating over $2 million in 2025. Dementia Australia hopes to break participation records across all locations. Previous events established strong community engagement. Organisers are calling for an even greater turnout this year.
Event Details at Seventeen Mile Rocks
Participants will have the option to join a 2-kilometre walk, a 5-kilometre walk or jog, or a 10-kilometre timed run. The course at Seventeen Mile Rocks features a flat, paved path accessible to all, including those who use mobility aids.
The event site at Rocks Riverside Park will open from 7:30 a.m. A warm-up session will commence at 8:25 a.m. The 10-kilometre timed run will start at 8:40 a.m., followed by the 5-kilometre walk or jog at 8:43 a.m. The 2-kilometre walk starts at 8:46 a.m.
Parking will be available inside the park, on surrounding streets, and in a nearby hilltop carpark. There are accessible toilets and paved pathways throughout the site.
Importance of the Cause
Across the state, more than 16,941 people are currently living with dementia, which continues to be the leading cause of death among women and the second among men. Dementia Australia highlights the Memory Walk & Jog not only as a fundraising opportunity, but also as a way to raise awareness. It is also a way to foster social connections and encourage an active lifestyle, two key measures for reducing dementia risk.
Funds raised help provide support services and education programs. The fund will also support critical research aimed at improving the lives of people affected by dementia. As of the latest update, the event has raised $58,316 towards a goal of $142,000. The newest record shows 876 participants and 53 teams already registered.
Community Involvement
Dementia Australia Ambassador Wally Lewis AM has urged Queenslanders to take part, whether by participating, volunteering, donating, or supporting others. The event will be a fun, inclusive opportunity to make a difference.
Dementia Australia CEO Professor Tanya Buchanan emphasised the critical role community events like Memory Walk & Jog play in raising awareness and funding essential services.
Looking Ahead
Registrations remain open for participants wishing to join the Brisbane Memory Walk & Jog. Participants are encouraged to register online, create a fundraising page, and attend the event at Rocks Riverside Park on Sunday, 8 June.
Published 28-Apr-2025