28/10/2026
Choice. Control. Dignity. Gwenda Darling has spent her life fighting for all three.
Recently, we sat down with Gwenda, a 2025 nominee for Senior Australian of the Year, to talk about dementia and what good aged care really looks like.
Since being diagnosed with younger onset dementia in 2012, Gwenda has been a powerful voice for trauma-informed care. She believes older Australians should have a say in how they are cared for, and that medication, isolation and restraint should always be a last resort.
Her story is honest, strong and full of hope.