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Dementia

Dementia has a major impact on individuals, families, and communities across Australia. Find out what we're doing to support people living with dementia, their families and carers.

About dementia

Find out about the different types of dementia and who can be affected.

Diagnosis, management and support

Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and management of dementia.

What we're doing about dementia

Find out about the initiatives and programs we fund to support people living with dementia, their families and carers.

Initiatives and programs

Initiatives and programs for people living with dementia, their carers, aged care service providers, and health care workers.
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National Dementia Helpline

1800 100 500

The National Dementia Helpline is a free confidential phone and email information and support service. The helpline operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Latest news

Latest news

Reminder: Have your say on the National Dementia Action Plan

Have your say: National Dementia Action Plan

Your Aged Care Update issue 22, 2022

Your Aged Care Update #22: Code of Conduct for Aged Care, QI data due 21 October, and more
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Did you know?

Up to 472,000

Australians are living with dementia. This number is projected to double by 2058.

2 in 5

Australians aged 90 and over are living with dementia.

1 in 12

Australians aged 65 and over are living with dementia.

Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare — Dementia in Australia

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Who we work with

Dementia Australia

Dementia Australia is the national peak body for people living with dementia, their families and carers. They provide a range of information, education and support services.

Dementia Support Australia

Dementia Support Australia helps aged and health care professionals, carers, and family members supporting a person living with dementia who is experiencing behaviour changes. They provide a 24-hour helpline and specialised clinical support.

Dementia Training Australia

Dementia Training Australia provides dementia-specific education, training, and professional development for aged and health care professionals.