Better Health Channel
betterhealth.vic.gov.au Department of Health
betterhealth.vic.gov.au Department of Health

Description

Dementia Australia provides information, support and advocacy for people with dementia and their families and carers. As a registered training organisation, it also provides education to health professionals, carers and the community, working to deliver best practice in caring for people with dementia, and to promote public awareness about dementia.

Services provided

  • Telephone helpline
  • Information, advice and support
  • Advocacy services
  • Living with Dementia Program – information and support groups for people in the early stages of dementia and their support person
  • Dementia-related publications and other resources
  • Library and information service
  • Counselling
  • Education programs
  • Social and peer support programs

Eligibility

Available to anyone in Australia

How to access

National Dementia Helpline, call 1800 100 500

Visit Dementia AustraliaExternal Link

Email: Dementia Australia

The National Relay Service (NRS)External Link is available to help callers who are d/Deaf, or find it hard to hear or speak to hearing people on the phone.

The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National)External Link is available (24 hours, 7 days) for callers who speak other languages. Call 131 450.

Resources are available in languages other than English.External Link

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Important

  • Counselling and support services are private and confidential.