Initiatives and programs
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.
Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS)
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.
Dementia Training Program
The Dementia Training Program offers a national approach to accredited education, upskilling, and professional development in dementia care.
National Dementia Support Program (NDSP)
The NDSP is an Australian Government program. It funds information, education, services and resources to support people living with dementia.
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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