Dementia and Aged Care Services (DACS) Fund

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.

About the DACS 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 Dementia and Aged Care Services Fund is administered and who is eligible for grants.

Apply for grants

Check for open grant rounds and information on how to apply for the grants.

My Aged Care

If you need some help around the house or think it’s time to look into aged care homes, My Aged Care is here to help. Visit the My Aged Care website to find information about how to access aged care services. You can also call Monday to Friday, 8 am to 8 pm, and Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm.

Related work

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) provide specialist clinical support and advice to organisations and aged care staff caring for people living with severe behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.

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