Resources
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.
Webinar for residential aged care providers – Specialist Dementia Care Program grant opportunity
The webinar provides information on the grant for residential aged care providers to apply for the Specialist Dementia Care Program. The session will include updates from the Department of Health, Dementia Australia, Dementia Enabling Environments and Deloitte Access Economics.
Dementia Discovery
Free short introductory modules about dementia and communication strategies in care settings. Includes online micro-courses of only 15 minutes.
Dementia support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Find out about the programs we fund to support people living with dementia and those who care for them.
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 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.
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.
Improving aged care homes through design
This webinar supported the aged care sector in understanding how to adopt the National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines. Attendees heard how the Principles and Guidelines can help create enabling and dementia-friendly environments to benefit both residents and staff.
Evaluation of the EnCOMPASS Connector Program – Final report
This is the final independent evaluation report of the culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) navigation program EnCOMPASS Connector – a report by Charles Darwin University. The aim of the program is to help older persons from CALD backgrounds and/or their carers to connect with My Aged Care.
MRFF Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission strategic documents
These documents outline the goals and investment priorities of the Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission. The Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission is a Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) initiative.
Development of the National Dementia Action Plan – Summary of consultation outcomes
This report summarises feedback on the key elements of the consultation paper on the draft National Dementia Action Plan.
Evaluation of Phase One of the Specialist Dementia Care Program - Summative Report
An evaluation of the first phase of the SDCP has been completed, which provides evidence on the implementation, outcomes, and impact of providing tailored residential support for people living with very severe behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.
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Grant Opportunity: Improving respite care for people with dementia and their carers – webinar recording
This webinar provides information about the Improving respite care for people with dementia and their carers grant opportunity for potential applicants, including aged care providers.
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Top 3 with Professor Michael Kidd – Dementia
Professor Michael Kidd, Deputy Chief Medical Officer answers some of the common questions around dementia.
Budget 2019–20: More Choices for a Longer Life – enhanced home care dementia cognition and support
This Budget fact sheet outlines how the Government will increase the supplement paid to people receiving home care who are living with moderate to severe dementia.
Dementia and Bladder and Bowel Control
This fact sheet provides information about why people with dementia can also have trouble with bladder and bowel control.
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.
Budget 2020-21: Aged Care – funding for dementia care and support
A Budget 2020-21 fact sheet.
Care and Management of Australians Living with Dementia
Australian Government response to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee report: Care and management of younger and older Australians living with dementia and behavioural and psychiatric symptoms of dementia (BPSD)
Aged Care – Reforms to support people living with dementia and their carers
A Budget 2021–22 fact sheet.
Grief and trauma support – Social media image – Dementia Support Australia
A tile that can be used by the aged care sector and affiliated organisations to share on their social media channels.
National Framework for Action on Dementia 2015–2019
This framework guides the development and implementation of actions, plans and policies to reduce the risk of dementia and improve outcomes for people with dementia and their carers.
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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