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30 August 2022 - This framework guides the development and implementation of actions, plans and policies to reduce the risk of dementia and improve outcomes for people with dementia and their carers.

2 January 2024 - These documents outline the goals and investment priorities of the Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission. The Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission is a Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) initiative.

30 August 2022 - Australian Government response to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee report: Care and management of younger and older Australians living with dementia and behavioural and psychiatric symptoms of dementia (BPSD)

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

30 August 2022 - The Specialist Dementia Care Program (SDCP) Information Booklet provides information for families and carers looking for specialised dementia care support services. The booklet includes an overview of program eligibility and referral requirements and where to go to for further dementia support.

30 August 2022 - A Budget 2021–22 fact sheet.

10 June 2025 - The webinar provides information on the grant for residential aged care providers to apply for the Specialist Dementia Care Program. The session will include updates from the Department of Health, Dementia Australia, Dementia Enabling Environments and Deloitte Access Economics.

17 July 2024 - Aged care design ideas competition.

26 March 2026 - Aged care providers can deliver services in a person’s home, community setting or residential aged care home. Different types of services provide support for people with different needs, such as location, background, experiences and care requirements.

30 January 2026 - The strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards are more measurable, detailed and comprehensive. The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety identified focus areas for improvement, including diversity, governance, food and nutrition, dementia and clinical care.