A deeply personal theatre production created by Broome writer Gwen Knox is shining a spotlight on dementia and its impact on families across Australia. Inspired by the loss of several relatives to the disease, Knox’s immersive play Scones with Nanna explores hidden Aboriginal heritage, memory loss and generational storytelling through the lens of a deteriorating mind. The production has toured Western Australia’s Kimberley and Pilbara regions, encouraging conversations around dementia, truth-telling and preserving family stories before they are lost. Dementia is now recognised as Australia’s leading cause of death, with advocates also highlighting the challenges faced by people living in remote communities when seeking diagnosis and support