Useful Links

Helpful Resources

  • Dementia Australia

    Dementia Australia advocates for the needs of people living with all types of dementia, and for their families and carers, and provide support services, education and information.

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  • Dementia In My Family

    Children and teens of all ages impacted by a diagnosis of dementia in their family can now find support and information at our website, www.dementiainmyfamily.org.au

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  • Help Sheets

    Dementia Australia Help Sheets provide advice, common sense approaches and practical strategies on the issues most commonly raised about dementia. Access them as PDF files which you can read, download, and print.

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  • Dementia Australia - information in many languages

    Dementia Australia is committed to meeting the linguistic needs of all members of the community. You will find resources translated into over 40 languages here.

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  • Dementia Language Guidelines

    Dementia Australia has developed dementia language guidelines to promote the consistent use of appropriate, inclusive and nonstigmatising language when talking about dementia and people with dementia.

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  • My Aged Care - website

    My Aged Care website can provide you with information on aged care for yourself, a family member, friend or someone you’re caring for.

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  • My Aged Care - Assessment Team

    If you need some help at home or are considering moving into an aged care home, you may first need a free assessment by an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT, or ACAS in Victoria).

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  • My Aged Care - Home Care Packages

    This website will provide information about Home Care Packages which can provide support for you at home.

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  • My Aged Care - Respite care

    This website will provide you with information about Respite care and the types of services available.

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  • Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service

    Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) is an advice service for carers managing behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.

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  • Cognitive Dementia and Memory Service

    Cognitive Dementia and Memory Service (CDAMS) Services Diagnostic service for people concerned about their thinking and memory. This link will allow you to download the CDAMS brochure.

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  • Continence foundation of Australia

    Continence foundation of Australia provides information about toileting and continence and where to get help and supplies of continence products

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  • The Office of the Public Advocate

    Office of the Public Advocate (OPA) provides advice and advocacy about guardianship and powers of attorney.

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  • Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing

    The Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing is a Victorian based organisation that primarily supports the aged care sector address the needs of elderly people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. You will find some excellent resources here.

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  • After Hours GP

    After Hours GP provides in home medical care for unexpected illness and connects patients who do not have a regular GP to daytime General Practice for their ongoing continuity of care.

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  • Nurse on call

    NURSE-ON-CALL is a phone service that provides immediate, expert health advice from a registered nurse, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call on 1300 60 60 24

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  • Respite Care Guide

    This resource developed by Dementia Collaborative Research Centre for Carers and Consumers is designed to help you in your decision-making about respite by providing you with information from the carer’s perspective.

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  • Law Institute Victoria - for the community

    This section of the LIV website provides access to legal fact sheets, including information about wills and powers of attorney, other resources and access to lawyers.

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  • Support for Carers

    Dementia Australia has developed a guide which provides practical information about services to support care partners at different stages on the dementia pathway. The guide is designed to help you find out about services when they are needed, and to help you with future planning.

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  • Caring for Cognitive Impairment

    This is a campaign run by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care and is a commitment to high quality care for people with cognitive impairment in hospital, including the prevention, recognition and treatment of delirium.

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  • Parkinson's Victoria

    There is a connection between Parkinson’s disease and dementia – find out more by visiting Parkinson’s Victoria website.

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  • Victorian Eyecare Service

    The Victorian Eyecare Service (VES) is a statewide eyecare and visual aid service for people experiencing disadvantage or other barriers to accessing eyecare services.

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