Dementia and Aged Care Services (DACS) Fund
The DACS Fund helps the aged care sector to support senior Australians who are sick or living with medical conditions. Read about why the DACS Fund is important and what is funded under DACS.
Top tasks
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About the Fund
Read about what the Dementia and Aged Care Services Fund is for and why it's important. -
Funded projects
Read about current projects funded through the Dementia and Aged Care Services Fund. -
Grant rounds
Understand how the Fund is administered and who is eligible for grants. -
Apply for grants
Check for open grant rounds and learn how to submit an application.
My Aged Care
Visit the My Aged Care website to find information about and access to Australian Government–funded aged care services. If you have questions, you can call from Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm.
Related initiatives
National Dementia Support Program (NDSP)
The NDSP is an Australian Government initiative to fund information, education programs, services and resources.
Dementia Training Program
The Dementia Training Program offers a national approach to accredited education, upskilling, and professional development in dementia care.
Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRT)
Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRT) help aged care providers who care for people will severe behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia in residential aged care settings. They provide expert and timely advice when needed.