MOVE FOR DEMENTIA

Move for Dementia is a national call to action uniting individuals, communities and corporate partners to raise awareness and funds for dementia research.

The 45 Hours Challenge invites you to commit to 45 hours of movement throughout July. One hour for every 10,000 Australians living with dementia. Walking, running, swimming, cycling, any form of exercise. Every activity counts.

For those ready to take on the ultimate test, the campaign reaches its peak with the epic 45 Hours Endurance Challenge, where cyclists and runners push their limits, riding in relay teams for 45 hours on stationary bikes and treadmills at Coogee Surf Club from 17–19 July. You can sign up for 1 hour or multiple, the choice is yours! Contact us for more details.

45 hours. 450,000 reasons why.

45 HOUR ENDURANCE CHALLENGE

Join us at Coogee Surf Club from 5pm Friday 17 to 2pm Sunday 19 July to be part of this amazing challenge.

Book your spot on spin bike or treadmill relay team to ‘move for dementia’ for 45 hour straight. Sign up for 1 hour or multiple, the choice is yours!

Register now.

What to expect?

  • DJ’s keeping the vibe high
  • Bar open till 11:30pm.
  • Official launch party from 5pm on Friday 17 July
  • Finale party from 12pm on Sunday 19 July
  • Tour de France live stream of Stage 13 and Stage 14

Sign up to a relay team

Volunteer and contribute to this great event.

CONTACT US

DONATE

All funds raised during the 45 Hour Challenge go directly to fund research for a cure for dementia. Your contribution goes a long way as we work towards a future without dementia.

Every dollar counts.
Every dollar matters.

DONATE NOW

45 HOUR CHALLENGE

45 Hours Challenge

Commit to 45 hours of movement throughout July. Walk, run, swim, cycle or yoga your way through the month. Indoors or outdoors, at your own pace.
Track your progress, share your journey and be part of a national movement for dementia research.

Every minute counts.
Every participant matters.

REGISTER NOW

HOW IT WORKS

  Step 1 – Register for free and commit to ‘move 45 hours for dementia research’.

  Step 2 – Share your page and ask your friends, family and colleagues to support your challenge and raise vital funds.

  Step 3 – Start moving from 1 July and log your hours, track your movement and share your progress to raise awareness.

  45 hours. 450,000 reasons why.

SPONSORS

Thanks to our valued Sponsors for supporting the 45 Hour Challenge.

Major Partners – Cannacord Genuity and Wilson Asset Management

Venue Partner – Coogee Surf Life Saving Club

Event Partners – Zwift, BikeRental.cc, Seacliff Coaching, The Wright Physio, PURE Sports Nutrition

VOLUNTEER

We need you! Volunteer support will be essential to the success of the 45 Hour Endurance Challenge, and we are calling on our community to help across both daytime and overnight shifts.

Volunteers will receive:

  • Event T-shirt and merchandise
  • Meals and refreshments during their shift
  • The opportunity to support an incredible cause and be part of a powerful community event

We are especially seeking volunteers with first aid and event management experience. If you have these skills, we would be incredibly grateful for your support.

Whether you can help for a few hours or take on a longer shift, we would love to have you involved.

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER

FUNDRAISING PROGRESS

WHY NOW

Dementia is now the leading cause of death for all Australians. Over 17,500 people died from dementia in 2024, accounting for 9.4% of all deaths nationwide.

3 Minutes

The time it takes for another person to develop the disease.

3 Minutes

The time it takes for another person to develop the disease.

450,000

Australians currently living with dementia.

The urgency has never been greater. That is why we move for dementia.