Have you, or someone you know, received a recent dementia diagnosis? Navigating the health system can be challenge, but it’s just been made a little easier for those living with dementia.
These Dementia Pathways are an online list of dementia-related services, supports and resources in south eastern Melbourne. The information on this page is for people living with dementia in the following local government areas: Bayside, Cardinia, Casey, Frankston, Glen Eira, Greater Dandenong, Kingston, Monash, Mornington Peninsula, Port Phillip, and Stonnington.
If you would prefer to talk to someone from Dementia Australia, call the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500.
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First steps after receiving your dementia diagnosis
Below are some useful steps to take after finding out about your dementia diagnosis.
Step 1: Speak to your GP
- Speak to your GP about treatment and options for managing dementia.
- Ask for dementia resources from your doctor.
- Ask about specialist appointments, allied health, and advanced care planning.
Step 2: Contact Dementia Australia
Call 1800 100 500 and learn more about:
Step 3: Call any relevant helplines
There is a list of helplines available to call that offer a wide range of support - access them by visiting our Dementia Helplines page.
Step 4: Access Government, social and community support
You could access support from My Aged Care, Services Australia, community organisations and your local council.
Step 5: Read the Dementia Guide and complete the Dementia Checklist
Access the Dementia Guide by clicking here.
Complete the checklist (Chapter 10) by clicking here.
Printable resource for people with a recent dementia diagnosis
We've created a digital snapshot (as seen on the left) with these first steps that you can save to your desktop. The document includes links to relevant resources and services, and even a link to the dementia resources you are viewing right now.
Download the document by clicking on the button below.
Dementia Support & Resources
This mind map is a printable one page resource with the most important information for someone recently diagnosed with dementia, or their caregiver/family member. It includes phone numbers to essential dementia support services and organisations
To download the resource, click the button below.
Medical care to treat dementia
This section provides a list of dementia specific medical services to treat and care for people living with dementia.
Cognitive, Dementia and Memory Services
The Cognitive Decline & Memory Service (CDAMS) can provide detailed assessment, a diagnosis or explanation of memory and thinking problems that are causing you or your family concern. CDAMS clinics do not offer ongoing treatment post-diagnosis, information, advice and referral on to other services can be provided for any ongoing treatment or support needs.
Alfred Health
- Website
- Referral Phone: 03 9076 6776 - referrals can be completed by yourself, a family member or carer.
The Alfred Health clinic helps people living in the following Local Government Areas:
- Stonnington
- Port Philip
- Glen Eira
Monash Health
- Website
- Referral phone: 03 8572 5631
- Email: icareaccess@monashhealth.org
The Monash Health clinic helps people living in the following Local Government Areas:
- Greater Dandenong
- Casey
- Cardinia
- Kingston
- Bayside
- Glen Eira
- Monash
Peninsula Health
- Website
- Contact number for information (no self-referral options): 03 5976 9012
The Peninsula Health clinic helps people living in the following Local Government Areas:
- Frankston
- Mornington Peninsula Shire
- Kingston (Bonbeach to Edithvale)
The Australian Dementia Network (ADNeT) can help you find a clinic or service related to dementia care Find an assessment service
Memory Clinic or Cognition Decline Assessment Service - Australian Dementia Network (ADNeT)
Alfred Health Cognitive, Dementia and Memory Service
Monash Health Cognitive Dementia and Memory Service
Peninsula Health Cognitive, Dementia and Memory Service
Alfred Health Geriatric & General Medicine in Older People Clinic
Alfred Health Aged Community Mental Health - For people over 65 years
Bolton Clarke Specialist Dementia Support
Central Bayside Community Health Services
Dementia Pathways Tool
Monash Health Aged Persons Mental Health Service
Residential Aged Care Facilities with dementia care
Veterans Homecare
Living with Dementia Toolkit
This section provides resources, information and acts like a toolkit to better inform you about living with dementia.
The Dementia Guide - Dementia Australia
Guide to living with dementia - Forward with Dementia (This website gives you answers after a dementia diagnosis)
Supporting independence and function in people living with dementia - 2nd edition by HammondCare
My Life plan Worksheet - by Forward with Dementia
Questions to ask your doctor - Forward with Dementia
How to be comfortable sharing your diagnosis and Planning to share your diagnosis worksheet - Forward with Dementia
Learn more about your diagnosis - Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Resource Hub - Dementia Support Australia
Your Aged Care Rights - Victorian Government
Dementia and Driving - Dementia Australia
ELDAC - Dementia - Provides information and guidance to support palliative care and advance care planning for people living with dementia and their families.
Advanced Care Planning Resources - Advanced Care Planning Australia
Managing grief post-diagnosis - Dementia Australia
Grief, Loss and Dementia Library - Dementia Australia
Grief associated with Dementia - GriefLink
Aged Care Assessment Services (ACAS)
The Aged Care Assessment Services determine your eligibility for subsidised aged care. A two-part assessment process is undertaken to gain an understanding of what services are best suited to your needs. An eligibility check is conducted online or over the phone, followed by an in-person assessment.
Click this link to check your eligibility -
My Aged Care - Am I Eligible, or call My Aged Care on
1800 200 422. Once your eligibility is confirmed, you can obtain a referral to your local hospital's assessment service.
Alfred Health Aged Care Assessment Service
Alfred Health provides aged care assessment services for people who live in the local government areas of Glen Eira, Port Phillip or Stonnington.
Monash Health Kingston Aged Care Assessment Service
Kingston ACAS covers the local government areas of Bayside, Dandenong and Kingston
Peninsula Regional Assessment Service
Peninsula RAS covers the Frankston local government areas: Frankston North, Frankston South, Langwarrin, Carrum Downs, Sandhurst, Seaford and Skye
Mount Eliza Aged Care Assessment Service (MEACAS) - Peninsula Health
MEACAS covers the local government areas of Cardinia, Casey, Mornington, Frankston
My Aged Care Assessment Service Cardinia Region
This assessment service covers the Cardinia area
Allied health services
Using allied health services after a dementia diagnosis has been proven to help manage health and prevent further cognitive and physical decline.
The following two links are useful to read to find out more about why allied health is an essential component in managing dementia:
Instructions to find a service provider in your suburb.
The MyAgedCare website has a service finder you can use to find an allied health service that is right for you. Please enter your suburb or postcode, select "help at home" as the care type. Then click on "Podiatry, physio and other therapies" as the service you are looking for.
Click this link to start searching for an Allied Health Provider that is local to you - Find a Provider
Dementia Rehabilitation - SEMPHN has funded dementia rehabilitation allied health services for people living with dementia in the Mornington Peninsula Shire and City of Casey Local Government Areas.
Click this link for more information - Dementia Rehabilitation
Dementia support organisations
Organisations specialising in dementia support, education, resources and consumer advocacy.
Dementia Australia offers a range of education programs and sessions designed to support people living with dementia. Click this link to access the Dementia Australia education page for people living with dementia
Forward with Dementia has online and downloadable resources for people with dementia and carers - Information and resources for people with dementia
Older Persons Advocacy Network has developed a toolkit for having the right information to get the care and support you need. Click this link to access the toolkit - Self-Advocacy Toolkit
An overview of dementia from the
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare is available here -
Dementia Overview
Dementia Australia
Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Services
Dementia Support Australia
Forward with Dementia
Better Place Australia
Mercy Health Dementia Advisory Service
My Dementia Companion
National Advance Care Planning Support Service
National Continence Helpline (Continence Foundation of Australia)
Star Health Wellbeing Support Service for Older Adults
Victorian Aids and Equipment Program
Other useful web pages
List of Services
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First Nations dementia information
This page offers information about culturally sensitive services/resources for First Nations peoples who have received a dementia diagnosis.
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Multicultural dementia informationList Item 2
This page offers dementia information about culturally sensitive services/resources for people from multicultural backgrounds.
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LGBTIQA+ dementia resources
LGBTIQA+ dementia specific resources or services are available for community members who are seeking further information or support.
These resources are developed by dementia experts, health professionals, government bodies and LGBTIQA+ health organisations.
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Young onset dementia
Younger onset dementia, also known as early onset dementia, is any form of dementia in people under the age of 65. Although dementia is much less common in people under 65, it can be diagnosed in people in their fifties, forties and even thirties.
These resources may be useful to people diagnosed with younger onset dementia, or carers of those with a diagnosis.
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Elder's rightsList Item 3
Elder's Rights organisations assist elders with various social, community and health issues that people encounter when they navigate aged care, the medical and healthcare sectors, and social welfare and government support.
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Dementia helplines
Looking for someone to talk to? Experts in dementia care are available to discuss diagnoses and ongoing care.
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Care finder services
Care finder services help connect vulnerable older people to aged care services and supports.
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Palliative Care
Palliative care is care that helps people live their life as fully and as comfortably as possible when living with a life-limiting or terminal illness.
This page provides an overview of palliative care services and resources.
Local Government Support and Social and Wellbeing Organisations
Find your local council in the list below and click on the link to access your local government's aged care services. The phone numbers are also listed if you would like to speak to someone from your local council.
Bayside City Council
Cardinia Shire Council
City of Casey
Frankston City Council
Glen Eira
Greater Dandenong City Council
City of Kingston
City of Monash
Mornington Peninsula Council
City of Port Phillip
City of Stonnington