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Ita Buttrose

@ItaButtrose

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Ita Buttrose AC, OBE – Journalist, author, National Ambassador of @DementiaAus , Patron of the Macular Disease Foundation and @PricelineAU Sisterhood Foundation

Sydney
Joined August 2011
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4 years
Germany Has Rolled Out a Staggering €50 Billion Aid Package For Small Businesses That Boosts Artists and Galleries—and Puts Other Countries to Shame
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The drought-affected ponds at Centennial Park in Sydney. I have never seen them like this in all the years I have been going to the park.
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End of an era! The @Studio10au team were all on deck today to say farewell @JessRowe . It was a show full of laughs, snorts and the occasional tear. Happy days Jess from all of us😸
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Latte Magazine found this pic taken 1979 when Publisher Aust Women’s Weekly Not long after I became first woman to edit major metropolitan newspaper On IWD I encourage all girls to aim for the top job and break what’s left of the glass ceiling #NeverBeforeBarbie #YouCanBeAnything
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7 years
I often think Princess Diana might have still been alive today @studio10au if the Palace hadn't left her in the care of careless people.
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5 years
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8 years
@sam_armytage @NatarshaBelling @JessRowe @joehild @Studio10au Don't let them get you down Sam. Breakfast TV is a tough gig. Go girl!
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Carers are our unsung heroes - they need to be cared for too.
@DemCarersCount
Dementia Carers Count
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#StressAwarenessMonth is a reminder that our charity runs courses for #carers of people with #dementia to help them cope with stress, build confidence & maintain their own well-being & that of the person they are supporting, despite the daily challenges they face @borisworkshop
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Ella was a champion trailblazer, I wish I had met her - she sounds like my kind of woman. Tributes flow for country newspaper editor who was made redundant at age 97 via @ballaratcourier
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I’m flattered to have been chosen as Australia’s ‘Shero’ as part of the global recognition of female achievers on the occasion of #Barbie60 anniversary In my wildest dreams I never imagined @barbie Ita. Thank you Barbie My three granddaughters think this recognition is ‘cool’.
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2 years
Mental health is more important than ever. If you know someone making a difference, please nominate them for the 2022 Australian Mental Health Prize here:
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8 years
A #SaveTheBox Selfie in support of gynaecological cancer research.Thanks @Joe_Hildebrand @ItaButtrose & @channelten
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8 years
Make Australia a truly friendly dementia country. Treat people with dementia with respect. Make them feel valued members of our communities.
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Dementia Australia
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#Dementia Friendly Communities are a global concept We're doing our bit in Aus. Check out:
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4 years
Mental health is more important than ever. If you know someone making a difference, please nominate them for the 2020 Australian Mental Health Prize here: #OzMentalHealthPrize #MentalHealthMatters @UNSWMedicine
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8 years
Malcolm and Bill will one of the many election days focus on aged care and dementia? Whatever happened to the 2012 Aged Care Reforms?
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6 years
“I’m delighted to be the ambassador for Barbie’s latest one-of-a-kind dolls, Never Before Barbie - a campaign which is highlighting numerous senior leadership roles which have never before been held by a woman #NeverBeforeBarbie #YouCanBeAnything
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6 years
Looking forward to guest hosting with @DavidCampbell73 on the #9Today Extra desk tomorrow at 9 a.m. Also hope David is declared best male actor for Dream Lover and Assassins at the Helpmann Awards tomorrow night. He was brilliant in both shows.
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10 years
Who says it’s OK to lock up children? If you think #We 'reBetterThanThis, visit http://t.co/C8zc627hJe @wbttaus #WBTTAUS
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7 years
Beautiful The Carole King musical is BEAUTIFUL! #beautifulinoz Great songs and cast. Esther Hannaford is brilliant as Carole. Don't miss it
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7 years
Alzheimer's Australia | New research finds people with dementia and carers feel socially disconnected
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5 years
Just back from Melbourne and opening #cursedchildaus #harrypotter . Congrats brilliant cast My grandson & I loved the magic, the amazing effects & the powerful mastery of the wizards & their wands. This is a 15 out of 10 show Thanks @michaelcassel for fab experience & hospitality
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8 years
I'm interviewing dementia advocate, SA Australian of the Year Kate Swaffer @studio10au tomorrow 9am She's a very special inspirational woman
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6 years
NeverBeforeBarbie shows women in fabulous leadership roles with the goal of inspiring girls to aim high - as high as their dreams take them! #NeverBeforeBarbie #YouCanBeAnything
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10 years
About time! Submissions invited for Senate enquiry re young people with disabilities living in aged care. Go to http://t.co/aQkCVGWJPr
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10 years
It's been a priviledge serving as National President of @AlzheimersAus Looking forward to my new role as National Ambassador #fightdementia
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7 years
Alzheimer's Australia | A good death is our right – consumers call for Voluntary Assisted Dying access
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Ita Buttrose
6 years
Imagine leaving winter behind and sailing out of Venice in August for a magical, relaxing cruise of the Mediterranean. No cooking or cleaning to do. Just time to relax and enjoy blissful luxury. Nothing beats cruising. It's the best way to travel.
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10 years
Wonderful news - @cpyne announced government investment of $46M in grants for early-career dementia researchers. http://t.co/sMGGhr9elL
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7 years
What an inspired choice for Australian of the Year. Congratulations Michelle.
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Ita Buttrose
5 years
@rob_mcknight @Studio10au Oh Rob that is such sad news. Lorraine had kidney problems but chose dialysis rather than a transplant because she was older and wanted someone younger to have the benefit of a transplant. She always had a smile on her face. She was just lovely.
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7 years
Dementia Australia | Shorten commits to making Australia a world leader in dementia care
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Ita Buttrose
8 years
My interview with inspirational @KateSwaffer dementia advocate @AlzheimersAus & SA Aust of the Year will be shown tomorrow 9am @studio10au
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6 years
Dementia prevention starts in middle age: expert
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6 years
As President of Alzheimer’s Australia 2011-14, I fought hard on this and was cold shouldered by the industry because it might damage the reputation of good services. #dementia #ageing
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@abcnews Industry associations should be ashamed that it has been left to the ABC to throw a spotlight on this issue over many years to get action #dementia #ageing
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I’m proud to be an ambassador for the National Assistance Card, a personalised card to assist people living with brain injury in the community. The NAC includes cardholder information, their brain injury-related difficulties & ways they can be assisted:
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10 years
Disappointed by @SenatorFifield announcement of #Dementia & Severe Behaviours Supplement termination #auspol
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7 years
Take a look at these gorgeous tea cosies? Please bid now to support @AlzheimersVic #getcosy #dementia
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9 years
Encore! After 32 years @JimmyBarnes & Cold Chisel sang "my" song in Sydney this week. Love you guys!!
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Ita Buttrose
6 years
Now this is great news! I love gardening and spent much of today in the garden tending my roses AND my weeds!! Happy New Year everyone.
@DaniNierenberg
Danielle Nierenberg, Food Tank
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Australian researchers following men and women in their 60s found that those who regularly gardened had a 36% lower risk of dementia than their non-gardening counterparts.
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8 years
The invisible aged: the people politics forgot | John Watkins
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Ita Buttrose
13 years
Leaders lead by example; Alan Joyce should have said no to a pay rise this week. Very disappointed in the Qantas board and its chairman.
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Ita Buttrose
6 years
@KenWyattMP @DementiaAus @MareeMcCabe @TheVeronicas @AndrewLamingMP Delighted to introduce The Veronicas as newest ambassadors for @DementiaAus at Parliamentary Friends of Dementia gathering at Parliament House Canberra today Become a Dementia Friend & make a difference to the life of someone living with dementia Check out
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9 years
Great news that responsibility for aged care is back with health and has a seat at the Federal Cabinet table!
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Ita Buttrose
7 years
You are a great Ambassador for The Smith Family @SarahHarris and look gorgeous on the cover of #yoursmagazineau
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Sarah Harris 🌮
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Super grateful to #yoursmagazineau and journalist @melissajfield for featuring my ambassadorship…
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8 years
50-80% aged care residents are malnourished which is shocking.We must do better Share your aged care food memories
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Ita Buttrose
4 years
Nominations are open for #AustralianMentalHealthPrize recognising Australians who have made outstanding contributions to the promotion of mental health or the prevention & treatment of mental illness. Nominate someone today
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4 years
Congratulations to Prof. Helen Milroy ( @uwanews ) and Scientia Prof. Gordon Parker @UNSW Psychiatry announced as joint winners of the @UNSWMedicine Australian Mental Health Prize! #OzMentalHealthPrize _______
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5 years
Just 15 days to go until #RUOKDay - Thursday 12 September! Get involved and learn the Signs someone might be struggling with life at #TrusttheSigns @ruokday
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Ita Buttrose
6 years
@smh This is long overdue. Older Australians and their families must have confidence in the aged care system. There are some excellent aged care facilities but there are too many stories about inadequate and in some cases appalling aged care that tells us the sector needs an overhaul.
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@rob_mcknight @channelten Take care of yourself Rob and thanks for all the good times. Your passion for @Studio10au has been fabulous. It certainly has been some ride. Good luck with the next chapter of your career!
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7 years
Whatever next? Have we gone nuts? Hands off Father's Day!
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4 years
Music takes 13 minutes to ‘release sadness’ and 9 to make you happy, according to... - Classic FM @classicfm
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7 years
Sad day reflecting on Princess Diana When I covered her wdg to Charles for Channel 10 @studio10au people hoped she'd live happily ever after
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5 years
H.I.V. Is Reported Cured in a Second Patient, a Milestone in the Global AIDS Epidemic
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5 years
The Recording Studio ABCTV 8 pm is just delightful and one of my favourite shows. Tonight Noel OBrien who has dementia records a Rat Pack classic in honour of his dad @DementiaAus Don’t miss it!
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7 years
Cost cutting and understaffing of aged care homes leads to rationing and neglect via @smh
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6 years
@KenWyattMP @DementiaAus The more dementia friends there are the better the journey for people living with dementia and their family and carers. If you had a diagnosis of dementia you would want as many friends as possible supporting you. Please become a dementia friend @DementiaAus today.
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8 years
Alzheimer's Australia | Appalling elder abuse highlights failure of our system
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7 years
Alzheimer's Australia | Dementia-Friendly takes-off at Brisbane Airport Well done Brisbane!
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Ita Buttrose
6 years
I urge more Councils to adopt the same philosophy as @cityofgoldcoast and make it more affordable for seniors to have a companion animal by ending #dog registration fees. @awlqld #awlqld #awlq #choosetoadopt #adoptdontshop
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1500 people took part in #Sydney #MemoryWalk & Jog! Fabulous turnout. Thank you everyone.
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So many wonderful people!! 7.5km walkers are off!! #Sydney #MemoryWalk & Jog
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5 years
Healthy social life could ward off dementia, study shows
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6 years
@LeeLinChinSBS SBS Weekend News is not the same without you Lee Lin. Enjoy Singapore but come back soon to Australia. You are missed. Every best wish.
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7 years
Tapping Into Dementia Patients’ Memories Through Vaudeville
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8 years
What wonderful news! Dementia-friendly communities take off around the world
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8 years
Specialist palliative services needed to reduce unnecessary hospitalisation near end of life
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7 years
Inspiring Aussies rally behind our women's cricket team - #GoogleAlerts Go the Australian Women's Cricket Team!!
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Ita Buttrose
9 years
Scientists have discovered a compound that can halt production of the toxic protein thought to cause #Alzheimers - http://t.co/4u0g0bXy1C
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8 years
Australia needs to improve palliative care for those with dementia: PCA
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7 years
Volunteers are Australia's unsung heroes.
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Dementia Australia
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Thank you to all our fabulous volunteers - we can't do what we do, without you! #givehappylivehappy #volunteerweek #Alzheimers #Dementia
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13 years
Gay men and women should be able to marry. So hope ALP delegates don't wimp out on this issue. I believe in marriage equality for all,
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7 years
Some interesting findings exercise & vascular dementia. A 1-Hour Walk, 3 Times a Week, Has Benefits for Dementia
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10 years
Many congratulations to @_juliannemoore on her #GoldenGlobe for her portrayal of a woman with #dementia in #StillAlice (out in Aus 29 Jan)
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I took my granddaughters to see Peter Rabbit yesterday - they loved it. As did every child (and there were lots of them) in the cinema. It is quite delightful. It's the perfect Easter treat for kids. #PeterRabbitMovie
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I’m delighted to have been ambassador for the Never Before Barbie campaign. I encourage all girls to aspire and fight for leadership positions. We need more First Females. #NeverBeforeBarbie #YouCanBeAnything
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I love this portrait of Luke Sciberras. It reminds me of Oscar Wilde. By Rosemary Valadon #archibald2016
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We need 20k signatures for a petition to Tony.Abbott to get #dementia on the G20 agenda. Please support by signing at http://t.co/b4IfnpQzkm
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7 years
$96,000 Raised in Wipeout Dementia May 2017 | CHEBA - Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing Well done everyone Fab result
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@NatarshaBelling & I went exploring @InterConMelb & ran into #denisedrysdale who is job sharing with me @Studio10au
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9 years
Alzheimer's Australia | Hospitals can be a dangerous place for people with dementia
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Ita Buttrose
5 years
Did you know #osteoporosis affects more people than cervical & breast cancer combined? Bone scans are important.
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Ita Buttrose
9 years
This fantastic 3D animation produced by Australian researchers explains the #Alzheimers enigma http://t.co/JqfoLQViGu via @csironews
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Ita Buttrose
7 years
If you're thinking of travelling overseas next year perhaps you'd like to join me for a Mediterranean cruise.
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Ita Buttrose
10 years
One more step closer to a blood test for Alzheimer’s disease http://t.co/r9Ar9wNDKp #DementiaResearch #DetectAlzheimers
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@MareeMcCabe @DementiaAus @nhmrc_cdpc @NNIDResearch Older people do make a difference and need to be respected for their knowledge and wisdom. Not everyone get to be older, you have to be lucky to get to be older!
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