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18 September 2022 - Professor Michael Kidd, Deputy Chief Medical Officer answers some of the common questions around dementia.

20 May 2025 - Dementia-Friendly Communities is an Australian Government-funded program to build understanding, awareness and acceptance of dementia in the community.

12 March 2025 - Dementia affects thousands of Australians and their families every year. We fund dementia research, initiatives and programs to support people living with dementia, their families and carers.

3 November 2023 - Dementia Support Australia helps health care professionals and family members supporting a person living with dementia. They provide a 24-hour helpline, specialised clinical support and advice for carers of people living with dementia when they experience changes in behaviour.

20 May 2025 - The NDSP is an Australian Government initiative to fund information, education programs, services and resources.

6 March 2025 - A list of our initiatives, programs, campaigns, reforms or reviews related to dementia.

8 November 2023 - The National Dementia Helpline is a free confidential phone and email information and support service. The helpline operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

6 January 2026 - The SDCP funds specialist dementia care units in residential aged care homes. The units provide specialised care to people with very severe behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. They aim to reduce or stabilise symptoms so that people can transition into less intensive care settings.

30 May 2025 - Read the latest news on dementia.

8 November 2023 - Contact us to for enquiries about the National Dementia Action Plan.