Dementia Support Australia can help you care for people with dementia. Whether you’re a GP, nurse, aged or health care provider, they can work with you to understand the causes of changed behaviours and assess the level of support a person needs.

A GPS location device can be used to pinpoint or track the location of a person who is wearing the device in real-time. A GPS can be used to keep a person with dementia safe and allow them to maintain independence.

If you are supporting someone living with dementia, Dementia Support Australia offers specialist dementia services to help.

The Hospital to Aged Care Dementia Support Program (HACDSP) supports older people who are at risk of delayed hospital discharge due to their dementia. Visit the website to check if this is available in your area.

24/7 mobile Severe Behaviour Response Team (SBRT) responds within 48 hours and offers tailored advice and strategies to address individual needs.

A free service available 24/7 to support people in community and aged care who are caring for people experiencing behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. 

The National Sign Language Program (NSLP) provides free sign language interpreting and captioning services for older people who are Deaf, Deafblind or hard of hearing. The program helps people communicate when using aged care services, attending health appointments, and taking part in social and community activities.

Goolburri offers a range of services including health, aged care, early childhood education and family wellbeing services for people based in the Toowoomba and Darling Downs regions.

The HACC program in Victoria offers meal delivery and centre-based meals for younger people with disability whose capacity for independent living is at risk, and their carers.

The Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) gives basic support for people aged over 65, including help with cooking and advice from a dietitian. For people with more complex needs, Home Care Packages provide more than what the CHSP can offer.