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5 September 2025 - 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.

6 June 2025 - The DACS Fund helps the aged care sector to support older Australians who are sick or living with medical conditions. Read about why the DACS Fund is important and what is funded under DACS.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.