The National Dementia Helpline
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Free and confidential, the National Dementia Helpline, 1800 100 500, provides expert information, advice and support, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. No issue too big, no question too small.
If you:
- live with dementia
- know or care for someone with dementia
- work with people with dementia
- are concerned about your thinking, mood and memory
- have mild cognitive impairment
Then the National Dementia Helpline is here to help. We can:
- provide emotional support and guidance
- connect you to Dementia Australia and community support services and programs
- discuss government support, including My Aged Care, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Carer Gateway and Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS).
- Free call 1800 100 500
Our qualified, friendly advisers are ready to take your call.
- Email
Send us a message. Our advisers will respond as soon as they can.
- Live chat
Chat live now for information and support from a friendly Dementia Australia expert adviser.
- Request a call back
Send a message and we'll call you back (temporarily unavailable).
- Personal referral
If you have dementia or mild cognitive impairment, or you’re concerned about someone close to you who does, you can submit a referral to our team.
Do you need a translator? Call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450.
If you have a hearing or speech impairment, call the National Relay Service on 133 677.
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The National Dementia Helpline is funded to provide services to people living in Australia. If you’re an Australian living overseas, email the National Dementia Helpline on helpline@dementia.org.au.
More ways to get in touch
Not looking for the Helpline? Try these options.
- Contact us
All the ways you can reach out to Dementia Australia.
- 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.
- Get support
The National Dementia Helpline, counselling and all other support services offered by Dementia Australia.
- Get involved
Donate, volunteer, raise vital funds or partner with us: your support will help people impacted by dementia, their families and carers.