Why is this service needed?

Dementia is a significant and growing health and aged care issue in Australia that has a substantial impact on the health and quality of life of people with the condition, as well as their family and friends. As the condition progresses, the functional ability of an individual with dementia declines, eventually resulting in the reliance on care providers for all aspects of daily living.

​In south eastern Melbourne, approximately 11,000 people are living with a diagnosis of dementia, with nearly a third of this group residing in the LGAs of the Mornington Peninsula Shire and the City of Casey.

​The Royal Commission into Aged Care and Dementia Guidelines recommend optimising independence and wellbeing through access to allied health professionals. Without treatment, people with dementia may decline faster and enter aged care facilities earlier. Learn more about dementia rehabilitation. 

About the program

The dementia rehabilitation program aims to improve access to allied health-led rehabilitation activities for older people (65+) living with dementia in Mornington Peninsula and Casey, to support their independence and wellbeing. The program will increase awareness of dementia support services and available treatments.

This program will provide physical activities, social support, and education led by health professionals and will be personalised to each participant in the program. The program will help participants maintain their quality of life and function in their day-to-day life, with the aim of supporting people to live in the community for longer.

Activities of this program include, but not be limited to: home visits, assessments, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and physiotherapy. These activities will be provided along with physical, emotional, and psychological support to the person with dementia.

​The successful tenderer(s) will be required to work with GPs in Mornington Peninsula Shire and the City of Casey to promote and connect people to existing programs and pathways for rehabilitation activities for dementia. Preference will be given to respondents that can deliver dementia rehabilitation program services across both specified LGAs.

How to apply

All tender applications must be submitted via SEMPHN's eProcure.
All questions about this tender must be submitted via SEMPHN's eProcure.

Key dates

14 March 2023: Tender opens in eProcure
27 March 2023: Questions close in eProcure
3 April 2023, 3 pm: Tender closes in eProcure
18 May 2023: Contract commences
1 June 2023: Service commences
30 June 2024: Contract ends