Dementia support information
ROON
An American-based resource that provides short videos on various topics. This is free to use.
Visit: https://www.roon.com/dementia/home
DEMENTIA AUSTRALIA
A resource providing free information – includes a dementia guide, help sheets and videos as well as free online events and a national dementia helpline.
Visit: https://www.dementia.org.au/
Dementia Australia Helpline 1800 100 500
DEMENTIA SUPPORT AUSTRALIA
A resource that provides information for family carers and health professionals. Dementia support Australia helps people support someone with dementia in situations when their behaviour is impacting on their care.
Visit: https://www.dementia.com.au/
24 hour help – 1800 699 799
COGNITIVE DEMENTIA AND MEMORY SERVICE
A specialist service that helps people with memory loss, or changes to their thinking Also provide support to their partners, carers and friends. Visit: https://www.australiandementianetwork.org.au/
NATIONAL DEMENTIA SUPPORT PROGRAM (NDSP)
This is a Government initiative to fund information, education programs, services and resources.
Visit: https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/national-dementia-support-program-ndsp
MY AGED CARE
If you’re a carer for someone living with dementia, it can be helpful to learn more about the condition. There are resources and support services available to help you in your role. Visit: https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/caring-someone-living-dementia
CARERS VICTORIA
Provide advice, counseling services, practical information and support to partners, carers and friends. They can help you arrange respite care and have information in many languages.
Visit: https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/
BETTER HEALTH
Developed in conjunction with the State of Victoria and Department of Health. Specialist support and services. Visit: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/
ALZHEIMER’S QUEENSLAND
Education and support for those caring for someone living with dementia.
Visit: Carer Support – Alzheimer’s Queensland (alzheimersonline.org)
24/7 Dementia Helpline 1800639331
WICKING DEMENTIA CENTRE
Undertakes multidisciplinary research around key themes of care, and prevention of dementia. There are free online courses available. Visit: https://mooc.utas.edu.au/
LOCAL GUARDIANS EDUCATION MODULES
Bite size modules of education around dementia. Visit: https://academy.capitalguardians.com/
MY DEMENTIA COMPANION
Australian-based resource that has collated a lot of relevant and up-to-date information. Subscription required. Visit: https://www.mydementiacompanion.com.au/
WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION