A meaningful call to action was initiated with the appointment of 4 student leaders as AvantMind Ambassadors who would embody empathy, compassion, awareness and pro-activeness towards dementia prevention efforts. The Youth Ambassadors (Monash Chapter) for AvantMind Matters (2025/26) are: Mr Javier Wong Jia Jun, Ms Shumi Tee, Ms Harshini Malayappan, Mr Nathan Tann Xin Yang, Ms Aw Yang Yet Yew.
A highlight of this campaign is the MindSpark Challenge, a National Student Competition on Dementia Intervention. MindSpark challenges students from all fields of study to propose innovative ideas and strategies that promote dementia awareness, improve support systems, and introduce forward-thinking technologies to support prevention, early diagnosis, and patient care. The Top 3 Teams will receive a seed fund to implement their proposals and the finalists compete for RM10,000 in pilot funding to expand their project.
Monash and Avanthealth will collaborate on a few more educational events, including a campus campaign in September 2025.
AvantMind Matters is a long-term initiative by AvantHealth committed to advancing brain health awareness, prevention, and support across all ages. AvantMind Matters represents an enduring dedication to reducing the impact of dementia and cognitive decline through education, science, and community engagement. By empowering youth as early advocates and vital communication bridges to their parents and elders, the campaign aims to foster a generational shift toward proactive brain health. Through ongoing outreach in schools, public talks, screenings, and expert resources, AvantMind Matters champions brain health as a lifelong priority—for individuals, families, and society.
For more information and to register, visit https://avant.health/avantmind-matters/
