Have you recently been diagnosed with Dementia?
There are helpful steps you, your carer and your doctor can follow after diagnosis to help you live well with dementia.
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Support for you
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Support for Carers
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Support for Health Professionals
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Helpful resources and services
Research and guides about dementia care
For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Let's CHAT (Community Health Approaches To) Dementia in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
- Dementia Echo: Improving dementia care with First Nations people (Project Echo)
- Support the care of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People living with dementia (Dementia Training Australia)
- How can dementia diagnosis and care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people be improved?
- A Cultural Journey Supporting People with Dementia
- Dementia in Australia, Understanding dementia among First Nations people - Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Local directory
Where to go for support
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you, or someone close to you, is diagnosed with dementia. You may not be aware of the support available to help you maintain independence and live well.
We have created a list of services available in South Eastern NSW that can support people living with dementia, as well as their family, friends and carers. You can download region specific list here:
Also get in touch with any of your local Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations for further support.
Dementia Australia
Call 1800 100 500 or message the Dementia Australia webchat.
Dementia Australia provides information, education and resources for people living with dementia, family, friends and carers. Contact the National Dementia Australia helpline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Further information and support
Page last updated: January 2025.