Initiatives and programs
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.
Dementia-Friendly Communities
Dementia-Friendly Communities is an Australian Government-funded program to build understanding, awareness and acceptance of dementia in the community.
National Dementia Support Program (NDSP)
The NDSP is an Australian Government initiative to fund information, education programs, services and resources.
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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