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 older people and carers helpline

If you are an older person, family member or carer who would like to speak with someone about Star Ratings, call the My Aged Care Contact Centre on 1800 200 422 from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 2pm Saturday.

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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