Resources

This article by Dr Caroline Grogan, highlights the importance of involving people with dementia in shaping Dementia Friendly Communities, offering practical strategies like small support groups, shared decision-making, and accessible meeting places to promote genuine inclusion and empowerment.

This booklet outlines national initiatives aimed to support people living with dementia and their carers. It details reforms such as local care pathways, workforce training, dementia-friendly communities, and improved respite services, aligning with the National Dementia Action Plan 2024-2034.

This series of downloadable PDFs from Dementia Australia offers practical guidance on dementia-friendly design, covering colour contrast, signage, furniture, corridors, bedrooms, toilets, and outdoor access, using clear design principles to support well-being.

This report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare examines risk factors and outcomes associated with first hospitalised falls among people with dementia.

This resource by Dementia Australia provides key statistics on dementia in Australia including diagnostic criteria, assessment and screening tools, and guidance on disclosing diagnosis for professionals.

This webpage from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing explains key facts about Dementia in Australia and provides various resources and links to more information. 

A panel-led webinar hosted by the Older Persons Advocacy Network highlighting how dementia changes communication, barriers carers face, especially across culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and practical strategies to improve understanding and respect rights.

This toolkit from Dementia Training Australia aims to be used for monitoring anti-psychotic medication usage in aged care settings, including bench marking against state-level RedUSe study data and is accompanied by step-by-step instructional videos.

This resource by Dementia Australia offers practical guidance on selecting and adapting activities for individuals living with dementia. It emphasises the importance of engaging in meaningful, enjoyable, and culturally appropriate activities to promote well-being and social connection.

This webpage from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing describes the Dementia and Aged Care Services (DACS) Fund which supports the aged care sector in addressing challenges related to dementia care, cultural diversity, and Indigenous health. It funds ongoing programs and targeted community-led activities to enhance care quality and inform policy development.