Dementia Care at Home

Dementia care at home brings together everyday supports such as personal care, help around the house, meals, company and activities, and respite for family carers. Support is shaped around the person's routine and preferences, and depends on your assessment and care plan.

Dementia care uses the standard Support at Home services. Each service has its own funding rules: there is no contribution for clinical care such as nursing, and from 1 October 2026 personal care is fully funded. Contributions apply to other services based on your means. See our Home Care Cost and Payments page for more.

We aim to keep the same support workers and regular visit times wherever we can, as familiar faces and routines often matter a great deal to people living with dementia.

The National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500 offers information and emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Dementia Support Australia on 1800 699 799 gives advice when changes in behaviour are hard to manage. We can also provide respite at home.

Start with your GP, who can talk through the changes and arrange any assessments. You can also call the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500 for information and support.

For government funded aged care, contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 to arrange an assessment. Once approved, you can choose Glow Health Care Australia as your provider. You can also call us on 1300 157 715 or make a referral online and we will help you with the next steps.

This page covers dementia care for older people through aged care and DVA programs. Younger people living with dementia may be eligible for the NDIS. See our Disability Services page or call us to talk through your options.