Dementia Support Finder

Welcome to the Dementia Community Services and Support Finder

With an estimated 40,500 Western Australians currently living with dementia there is a need to provide up to date local resources to assist in all stage of the dementia journey.

Many services to support those living with dementia exist in Western Australia, however, navigating this information is often difficult before and after diagnosis.

This Dementia Community Services and Support Finder will assist in navigating national and local resources relating to dementia care for those living with dementia and their family and carers.

This page was made possible through the Primary Health Network Aged Care Program funding, and was informed by consultation with local dementia organisations and consumers.

Improving the visibility of support available in the community is a priority of the Dementia Community Services and Support Finder to improve community understanding of dementia through access to clear information.

For quick access to services for people living with dementia, click the “find a service now” button under quick links and enter your postcode.

What is dementia?

The term “dementia” refers to a group of neurocognitive conditions, that affects the ability to think and reason and includes the ability to remember things, process information, concentrate, speak, learn and understand. It is characterised by a general deterioration in brain function and is not a single specific disorder.

Thinking, behaviour, and the capacity to carry out daily chores are all impacted by dementia. The person’s regular social or professional life is hampered by the altered brain function.

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Frequently asked questions about dementia
Dementia services contact details in Australia
Types of dementia

The term “dementia” refers to a group of neurocognitive conditions, characterised by a general deterioration in brain function. People have been affected by this illness for hundreds of years. Prior to the 20th century, dementia was a relatively uncommon condition as fewer people in pre-industrial societies lived to old age. Dementia was not previously described as we understand it today until the middle of the 1970s.

Support for People Living with dementia including family and carers

When you or a loved one receives a dementia diagnosis, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed. You might not be aware of the assistance available to support you and your family during the dementia journey.

When a loved one is living with dementia, family members and friends frequently find themselves taking on the role of caregiver. While taking care of a loved one can be gratifying, there can also be difficult times.

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Staying active

Any plan for holistic wellness should include physical exercise as evidence has found that it lowers the risk of cognitive decline. Engage in cardiovascular exercise to raise your heart rate, if it’s safe for you to do so. As a result, your brain and body will receive more nourishment while potential dementia risk factors including high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol are reduced.

Useful apps

People living with dementia can utilise specifically created applications to keep their minds active, communicate with loved ones, or monitor daily routines.

Support in your area

For quick access to services in your area, click the “find a service now” button below and enter your postcode.

For localised community support services and more information please check the resources below listed under your region.

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If you wish to have services added to this page, or would like to request any changes please contact info@wapha.org.au.

Statewide services

To find more services in your area, click the “find a service now” button below and enter your postcode.

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Perth Metropolitan
  • Alzheimer’s WA 
    • Belmont – Fourth Wednesday of the month, 10.00 am
  • Alzheimer’s Australia WA Ltd – Mary Chester House – Alzheimer’s WA provides short stay respite services at dementia specialist households.
  • Alzheimer’s Australia WA Ltd- Walker House – Alzheimer’s WA provides short stay respite services at dementia specialist households.
  • Dementia and Alzheimer’s Australia Ltd – Mild Cognitive Impairment: small-group program supporting people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). July -11th, 18th, 25th and Aug 1st,8th -2024 10:00 to 12:30am
  • Davis House Mercy Care – Provide essential respite to dedicated carers, enabling them to have their loved one remain living at home for as long as possible.
  • Dementia Carer Support Group
    • Baldivis – Carer Support Group at Library 3rd Thursday of the month
    • Mandurah – Carer Support Group at Library 4th Friday of the month
    • Melville – Carer Support Group at Library 3rd Monday of the month
    • Rockingham – Carer Support Group at Autumn Centre 2nd Wednesday of the month
    • Spearwood – Carer Support Group at Library 1st Friday of the month
  • Ella’s House Men’s Shed – Engage in activities that can help maintain strength, coordination, thinking skills and emotional wellbeing
  • Ella’s House – Social and Activities Group 
    • Coogee Social Group – 
    • Rocky Social Group – Wakiki
    • Willeton Social Group
  • Forget Me Not Memory Café
    • Baldivis – Holds dementia community get togethers at local café 4th Tuesday of the month
    • Belmont – 4th Wednesday of every month, 10am -12pm – Round The Corner Bar and Grill
    • Bindoon – 3rd Tuesday of every month, 10am -12pm – Bindoon Library
    • Cockburn – Holds dementia community get togethers at local café 4th Tuesday of the month
    • Forrestfield – 1st Wednesday of every month, 10am – 12pm
    • Fremantle – Holds dementia community get togethers at local café 3rd Friday of the month
    • Gosnells – Holds dementia community get togethers at local café 2nd Wednesday of the month
    • Kalamunda – First Wednesday of each moth 10:00am to 12:00 am -Gracies Café
    • Mandurah – Holds dementia community get togethers at local café 3rd Wednesday of the month
    • Mt Lawley – 1st Thursday of the month, 10am – 12pm – Bethanie on the Park  
    • Port Coogee – Holds dementia community get togethers at local aged care facility 2nd Friday of the month
    • Riverton – 2nd Wednesday of every month, 1:30pm – 3:30pm – Coffee Club Stockland Riverton Shopping Centre
    • Rockingham – Holds dementia community get togethers at local café 3rd Monday of the month
    • Roleystone – Holds dementia community get togethers at local café 1st Friday of the month
    • Stirling – 2nd Monday of every month, 10am – 12pm- Waldecks Garden Centre
    • Victoria Park – 4th Monday of every month, 10am – 12pm -Café Bella Rose
    • Wanneroo – 4th Thursday of every month, 10am – 12pm – Wanneroo Library
  • Honeywood Music- Mathew Carano – Music Therapy – Wandi
  • Memory Café Directory – Birue Café- Holds dementia community get togethers at local café last Tuesday of the month 
  • Memory Cafe
    • Halls Head – Holds dementia community get together at local café 3rd Monday of the month
    • Kwinana – Holds dementia community get togethers at local café fourth Wednesday of the month
    • South Perth – Holds dementia community get togethers at local café every Monday
    • Wembley – Third Tuesday of the month, 2:30 pm 
    • Woodvale – Every Wednesday, 10 am Boulevard Cafe and Tearooms
  • Melodies and Memories Choir – The choir meets weekly on Thursday mornings 10.30am till 11.45am in West Swan Hall, West Swan Road, Henley Brook
  • Samantha Craig – Music Therapy – Armadale
  • Young Dementia Network WA -Last Friday of every month 10:00am to 11:30am 

For more services, please see the statewide section above or click the “find a service now” button below and enter your postcode.

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Great Southern

For more services, please see the statewide section above or click the “find a service now” button below and enter your postcode.

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For localised community support services and more information please check local government websites below:

Mid West

For more services, please see the statewide section above or click the “find a service now” button below and enter your postcode.

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For localised community support services and more information please check local government websites below:

South West

For more services, please see the statewide section above or click the “find a service now” button below and enter your postcode.

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For localised community support services and more information please check local government websites below:

Wheatbelt
  • Alzheimers WA – York – A selection of support services, advisory services and respite throughout the Perth metropolitan and Wheatbelt, Great Southern and Goldfields regions.
  • Central Wheatbelt Mobile Dementia Respite Team(Alzheimer’s Australia) – York – A service created to provide support, education and respite to carers and people with dementia.
  • Dementia Support Australia – 24-hour support service, by phone, email and you can request a visit generally takes up to a week for a visit if you are remote/rural.
  • Forget-me-not Cafe, Dementia Support – A community led initiative where select locations and cafes hold monthly events to gives those living with memory loss, their carers and loved ones a supportive social network.
    • Narrogin – Gnarojin Community Centre
    • Bindoon – Library
    • Merredin – Dimensions Cafe
    • Toodyay – The Bakery
    • York – Imperial Homestead
  • Jessie House – Narrogin – Jessie House is an Activity and Respite Day Centre for people who are socially isolated and people with memory loss.  
  • Juniper Waratah Lodge Wagin – Aged care home with enabled dementia care.
  • Right at Homea local home care business with a comprehensive portfolio of home care services for seniors and adults living with a disability, including dementia.
    Bruce Rock, Narembeen

For more services, please see the statewide section above or click the “find a service now” button below and enter your postcode.

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For localised community support services and more information please check local government websites below:

Goldfields
  • Alzheimers WA – Kalgoorlie – A selection of support services, advisory services and respite throughout the Perth metropolitan and Wheatbelt, Great Southern and Goldfields regions.
  • Esperance Home Care – Home care service supporting aged care, dementia patients, service veterans
  • Forget-me-not Dementia Support – Kalgoorlie – A community led initiative where select locations and cafes hold monthly events to gives those living with memory loss, their carers and loved ones a supportive social network.

For more services, please see the statewide section above or click the “find a service now” button below and enter your postcode.

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For localised community support services and more information please check local government websites below:

Pilbara

For more services, please see the statewide section above or click the “find a service now” button below and enter your postcode.

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For localised community support services and more information please check local government websites below:

Kimberley

For more services, please see the statewide section above or click the “find a service now” button below and enter your postcode.

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For localised community support services and more information please check local government websites below:

Resources for clinicians

Find health pathways, websites, further education and a range of printable resources to share in practice below.

This page was made possible through the Primary Health Network Aged Care Program funding, and were informed by consultation with local dementia organisations and consumers.

Disclaimer

While the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care has contributed to the funding of this website, the information on this website does not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Government and is not advice that is provided, or information that is endorsed, by the Australian Government. The Australian Government is not responsible in negligence or otherwise for any injury, loss or damage however arising from the use of or reliance on the information provided on this website.