Navigate Your Dementia Care
Find the support you need at every stage of the dementia journey using our comprehensive online resources.
Call the National Helpline
The National Dementia Helpline provides information and advice, emotional support and guidance, and will connect you to support services and programs.
Free call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Dementia Support Australia
The Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service is a national advisory service for families and carers of people with dementia. The service provides confidential advice, assessment, intervention, education and specialised support.
Free call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Support services
There are supports and services that can help you. These may include: help around the home, social and daily activities, personal care, respite care, allied health (such as exercise physiologists, dietitians, occupational therapists), transport, and residential aged care.
If you are under 65 years old
Contact the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
If you are over 65 years old
Contact My Aged Care
8am - 8pm, Monday - Friday
10am - 2pm, Saturday
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Aged 50 - 64 years
You can access their NDIS or My Aged Care
Support for carers
If you support someone with dementia, you can find information, get support and access services in your area and online at Carer Gateway.