Resources

This booklet provides an overview of the Department of Health and Aged Care’s initiatives and programs to support people living with dementia, their carers and families.

The Nurse Practitioner Workforce Plan Implementation Advisory Group (IAG) met on 18 February 2025. This document provides a record of the meeting.

The National Dementia Action Plan 2024–2034 is Australia’s national dementia policy framework. It aims to improve the lives and care of people living with dementia, their carers and families over the next 10 years.

A framework that outlines how Australian, state and territory governments will monitor and report progress on the 8 high-level actions in the National Dementia Action Plan 2024–2034.

An overview of the National Dementia Action Plan 2024–2034, including a summary and 8 high-level actions.

A summary of the vision, purpose and actions contained in the National Dementia Action Plan 2024–2034.

The Nurse Practitioner Workforce Plan Implementation Advisory Group (IAG) met on 17 October 2024. This document provides a record of the meeting.

Briefing points and Q&A from the Collaborative Arrangements 2023 Project Webinar held on 11 April 2024.

The Nurse Practitioner Workforce Plan Implementation Advisory Group (IAG) met on 20 May 2024. This document provides a record of the meeting.

The Nurse Practitioner Workforce Plan Implementation Advisory Group (IAG) met on 12 December 2023. This document provides a record of the meeting.

The Nurse Practitioner Workforce Plan supports nurse practitioners to deliver health and aged care services. The plan addresses barriers that have prevented them from working to their full potential.

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.

This fact sheet sets out what must happen when a person enters a Specialist Dementia Care Program unit. It includes how long a stay can be and the fees and charges that apply. It also outlines what happens when they are ready to leave the unit.

This framework provides an overview of the Specialist Dementia Care Program’s model of care, service delivery principles, administration, roles and responsibilities. This framework may change as the program progresses.