National Dementia Helpline
In 2020 there are an estimated 459,000 Australians living with dementia. Without a medical breakthrough, the number of people with dementia is expected to increase to nearly 1.1 million by 2058.
The National Dementia Helpline is a free, federally funded service that provides information and advice to:
• people living with dementia
• people concerned about changes to memory and thinking
• people living with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
• family, friends and carers of people living with dementia
• people who work in health and aged care.
In addition to sharing information and advice, the team can also:
• provide emotional support and guidance
• connect constituents 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).
The National Dementia Helpline can be accessed via:
For further information visit dementia.org.au/helpline