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The National Dementia Helpline

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Emotional support and guidance
Free and confidential, available 24/7
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Information and advice
Discuss government support, including Carer Gateway, NDIS, and DBMAS

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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.

Who we support 

The National Dementia Helpline can help you if you:

  • live with dementia
  • know and care for someone with dementia
  • work with people with dementia
  • are concerned about your thinking, mood and memory
  • have mild cognitive impairment

How can we help

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.

  • 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).

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Last updated
25 October 2024