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Focus on Dementia April 2025 – booklet
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. -
National Dementia Action Plan 2024–2034
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. -
National Dementia Action Plan Monitoring and Reporting Framework
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. -
National Dementia Action Plan Overview
An overview of the National Dementia Action Plan 2024–2034, including a summary and 8 high-level actions. -
Summary of National Dementia Action Plan 2024–2034
A summary of the vision, purpose and actions contained in the National Dementia Action Plan 2024–2034. -
3:262024 Senior Australian of the Year recipients – Positive ageing (3 minute video)
The 2024 State and Territory Senior Australian of the Year recipients share their favourite things about ageing and what advice they would give to their younger selves. -
00:32Theresa’s story – Positive ageing (30 second video) – Vertical format
2023 WA Senior Australian of the Year Theresa Kwok explains the importance of culture, connection and community for older people in Australia. -
00:30Heather’s story – Positive ageing (30 second video) – Vertical format
2019 NSW Senior Australian of the Year Heather Lee OAM shares how she is living life to the fullest at 96 years old. -
00:33Peter’s story – Positive ageing (30 second video) – Vertical format
2020 QLD Senior Australian of the Year Peter Dornan discusses his experience with prostate cancer and how he is pushing the limits of what it means to age well. -
00:34Val’s story – Positive ageing (30 second video) – Vertical format
2022 Senior Australian of the Year Val Dempsey discusses the impact of ageism and how she refuses to let any obstacle stand in her way. Learn more about positive ageing. -
Senior Australian of the Year Award videos
Hear the inspiring stories of past and present winners of the Senior Australian of the Year Award. -
Specialist Dementia Care Program (SDCP) – Information Booklet
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.
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Specialist Dementia Care Program – Length of Stay, Fees and Security of Tenure
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. -
Specialist Dementia Care Program Framework
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.