Resources
Australian Capital Territory – National Dementia Action Plan – Annual Activity Report (2025)
A report from the Australian Capital Territory of work underway in 2025 aligned with the National Dementia Action Plan Collective Priority Framework 2025–27.
New South Wales – National Dementia Action Plan – Annual Activity Report (2025)
A report from New South Wales of work underway in 2025 aligned with the National Dementia Action Plan Collective Priority Framework 2025–27.
Victoria – National Dementia Action Plan – Annual Activity Report (2025)
A report from Victoria of work underway in 2025 aligned with the National Dementia Action Plan Collective Priority Framework 2025–27.
South Australia – National Dementia Action Plan – Annual Activity Report (2025)
A report from South Australia of work underway in 2025 aligned with the National Dementia Action Plan Collective Priority Framework 2025–27.
Northern Territory – National Dementia Action Plan – Annual Activity Report (2025)
A report from Northern Territory of work underway in 2025 aligned with the National Dementia Action Plan Collective Priority Framework 2025–27.
Queensland – National Dementia Action Plan – Annual Activity Report (2025)
A report from Queensland of work underway in 2025 aligned with the National Dementia Action Plan Collective Priority Framework 2025–27.
Western Australia – National Dementia Action Plan – Annual Activity Report (2025)
A report from Western Australia of work underway in 2025 aligned with the National Dementia Action Plan Collective Priority Framework 2025–27.
Tasmania – National Dementia Action Plan – Annual Activity Report (2025)
A report from Tasmania of work underway in 2025 aligned with the National Dementia Action Plan Collective Priority Framework 2025–27.
Australian Government – National Dementia Action Plan – Annual Activity Report (2025)
An Australian Government report of work underway in 2025 aligned with the National Dementia Action Plan Collective Priority Framework 2025-27.
Designing Culturally Safe Aged Care Homes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
We developed a resource guiding culturally safe, respectful and healing aged care home design for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, co-designed with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the aged care sector and design experts.
Collective Priority Framework 2025-2027
The Collective Priority Framework outlines the first stage of the national approach to implementation of the Action Plan.
National Dementia Action Plan Overview
An overview of the National Dementia Action Plan 2024–2034, including a summary and 8 high-level actions.
Focus on Dementia October 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.
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 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.
Dementia Expert Reference Group (DERG) – Terms of reference
This document contains the terms of reference for the Dementia Expert Reference Group (DERG).
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 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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