The Dementia Law Network and the Young People in Nursing Home National Alliance have made a submission to the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into supported decision-making for adults with disability and older people in NSW. The submission covers limitations of capcity assessments, legal and service systems as well as recommendations for training and focussed research. The submission can be found on our publications page here

DLN'S founders Fiona Kumfor and Nola Ries publish an article in the Law Society in NSW Journal Online detailing the legal risks faced by people with young onset dementia and the importance of timely legal advice following a diagnosis. First published at LSJ Online, Legal Updates, February 2026: https://lsj.com.au/articles/legal-issues-for-people-with-young-onset-dementia/

Congratulations to Nola Ries, Phoebe Baily and Jacqueline Lorber Kasunic who have been awarded a four-year Australian Research Council Discovery Project grant to address a critical issue facing older Australians. As our population changes, a growing number of Australians are aging solo – without close family or friends to rely on. When solo agers face cognitive decline or serious illness, they often experience "decisional isolation" – having no one they trust to support or, if necessary, make...