Support services
The following pages present statistics and information on:
While many people with dementia are able to live independently and rely on family and friends for assistance, there are a range of dementia-specific services available for those in need of support, as well as for their carers, friends and family. Support services and initiatives for dementia in Australia are provided by the Australian Government, state governments and non-governmental organisations. Services vary in scope and aim and can address a range of challenges faced by people with dementia, and their friends, families, and carers.
Unless otherwise specified, data and program information on the following pages is sourced directly from Dementia Australia and Dementia Support Australia.
Refer to the Dementia support services data tables for the underlying data presented in these pages.