Dementia Rehabilitation

Delivered by Encara, the in-home Dementia Rehabilitation Program aims to improve access to allied health-led rehabilitation activities to support independence and wellbeing. Led by a team of Allied Health Professionals, the program combines therapeutic interventions, education, and personalised care, integrating allied health with aromatherapy, art therapy and music therapy.

Dementia guides and resources for health professionals

Dementia Training Australia provides dementia-specific accredited and non-accredited education, training, and professional development for aged and health care professionals. Access the clinician toolkit by clicking here

The Advance Project provides practical, evidence-based resources and training funded by the Australian Government for dementia, palliative care and advanced care planning. Access the dementia specific training and resources by clicking here

The GP Advice Service run by Dementia Support Australia provide advice for GPs who care for people with behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia and who would like to access clinical advice from a medical specialist to help manage these symptoms.

Dementia Australia's information for health professionals lists useful information and resources to enhance the treatment of patients with a dementia diagnosis

The Centre for Dementia Learning (by Dementia Australia) provides a wide range of tools and programs for organisations and staff supporting people living with dementia.

Clinical Practice Guidelines and Principles of Care for People with Dementia - This guide is written primarily for health and aged care staff (doctors, nurses, allied health and care workers) who work with people with dementia in community, residential and hospital settings.

FTD Toolkit — Eastern Cognitive Disorders Clinic - Providing essential resources for  awareness, diagnosis, and management of Frontotemporal Dementia.

Services and resources about dementia