GPs and other referrers
Information and resources for GPs
- For patients and clients
Dementia information, advice and support for your patients and clients.
- Order your Referrer Kit
Build your knowledge of dementia, diagnosis and Dementia Australia’s support services with our Referrer Kit, designed for GPs and healthcare professionals.
- Supporting male carers: a toolkit
Men approach caregiving differently from women. This toolkit guides health professionals supporting the particular needs of male carers of people living with dementia.
- Dementia Service GuidePDF — 10 MB
We offer free or low-cost services across Australia that can help people understand recent changes in circumstances and access support.
- Important information about dementia for GPsPDF — 2.2 MB
If you are a healthcare professional who supports people living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment, Dementia Australia is here to support you and your patients.
Professional development and training for GPs
Delirium and Dementia- Face-to-face
- All states and territories
- 3 hours
- Fees apply
Talk with Ted: Dementia Communication Simulation- Face-to-face, Online
- All states and territories, Online
- Face-to-face workshop: 3 hours. Online simulation: 1 hour.
- Fees apply
Understanding DementiaFoundation training- Face-to-face, Virtual classroom
- All states and territories
- Face-to-face: 3 hours.Virtual classroom: 2 hours
- Fees apply
Intimacy, Sexuality and Dementia- Face-to-face
- All states and territories
- 3 hours
- Fees apply
Ask AnnieWith short, practical and interactive modules, the Ask Annie app helps care workers fit dementia care skills development into their busy day.
Dementia communities of practiceConnect with like-minded professionals, share knowledge and develop skills to support people living with dementia and drive positive change in your workplace.
Communicating in a person-centred wayIn this course you will explore communication for people living with dementia and how to influence people to promote positive communication.
Dementia and pain in residential careRaise your awareness of pain in residential aged care, identify common causes of pain and manage pain for people living with dementia.
Nutrition and dementia: food for thoughtExplore the importance of eating well, the impact of dementia and review the standards and recommendations relevant to your practice in the workplace.
How person-centred is your practice?This course explores person-centred practice and frameworks, your current practice and strategies to improve and enhance your knowledge.
Quality dementia support in hospitalsConsider the journey through the hospital system for a person with dementia, taking into account some of the associated risks and possible barriers to quality support.
What is dementia?This 3-part online course will introduces you to dementia, diagnosis, treatment and support strategies for both the person living with dementia and their carer.
Refer someone in your care
If you’re a healthcare professional, you can refer a patient or client to Dementia Australia for further information, advice and support.