Search

11 August 2025 - The National Dementia Action Plan 2024–2034 is Australia’s national dementia policy framework. It aims to improve the lives and care of people living with dementia, their carers and families over the next 10 years.

20 September 2021 - The Dementia in Australia 2021 report is the first of its kind in almost 10 years. Prepared by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, it shows how the impact of dementia is growing in Australia.

25 June 2025 - The Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) helps staff and carers to support people living with dementia experiencing changes to their behaviour by providing assessment, clinical support, care planning, mentoring, linking to current research and a 24-hour help line.

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

5 March 2025 - Contact us for more information about the Hospital to Aged Care Dementia Support Program.

9 November 2023 - If you have questions about the Specialist Dementia Care Program, contact the Specialist Dementia Care Section.

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

31 July 2024 - We are increasing support for people with dementia and their carers through dementia-specific respite services.

4 June 2025 - The number of people living with dementia in aged care is growing. Read about dementia and find resources to help you care for people living with it.

8 November 2024 - A list of significant dementia initiatives and projects funded by the DACS Fund.