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Dementia support in Australia

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Compare providers and the support types that usually matter for dementia across Australia. Skip the generic directory listings, get a real shortlist.

48 providers with dementia experience · Updated 2 July 2026

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Best Dementia specialists in Australia

10 experienced with Dementia·How we chose these

Trusted provider Supports dementia on Carevo
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Malaga, WA and 56 othersAlso servesAlbany, WA · Armadale, WA · Baldivis, WA · Bassendean, WA · Bayswater, WA · Belmont, WA · Beverley, WA · Boddington, WA · Brookdale, WA · Brookton, WA · Broome, WA · Bunbury, WA · +44 more · National provider

Specialises in Personal care · Support coordination · Domestic assistance

Innovative Care is an NDIS registered provider in Malaga, Western Australia. They have a track record of following through on more than 50 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They have supported participants with dementia. Families most often connect with them for personal care and support coordination.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time22 hours
NDIS coverage19 groupsNDIS registration groupsAssistance with travel/transport arrangements · Community nursing care for high needs · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Personal Mobility Equipment · High Intensity Daily Personal Activities · Support Coordination · Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education · Development of daily living and life skills · Early Childhood Supports · Household tasks · Innovative Community Participation · Group and Centre Based Activities · Accommodation/Tenancy Assistance · Daily Personal Activities · Therapeutic Supports · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Plan Management · Specialist Behaviour Support
Availability Open now · 8AM-5PM
Trusted provider Supports dementia on Carevo
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Frankston South, VIC and 76 othersAlso servesAdelaide, SA · Airport West, VIC · Armadale, WA · Bairnsdale, VIC · Ballarat Central, VIC · Ballarat East, VIC · Bendigo, VIC · Bentleigh, VIC · Boronia, VIC · Broadmeadows, VIC · Bulla, VIC · Bunbury, WA · +64 more · National provider

Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Support coordination

CarePro is an NDIS registered provider in Frankston South, Victoria. They have a track record of following through on more than 50 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They have supported participants with dementia. Families most often connect with them for personal care and domestic assistance.

Median response time2 hours
Trusted provider Supports dementia on Carevo
3

Mawson Lakes, SA and 15 othersAlso servesAdelaide, SA · Greenacres, SA · Magill, SA · Modbury, SA · Munno Para West, SA · Para Hills, SA · Parafield Gardens, SA · Plympton, SA · Prospect, SA · Rosewater, SA · Salisbury, SA · Salisbury North, SA · +3 more · National provider

Specialises in Nursing · Personal care · Community access

SA Nursing Care works across 14 NDIS support categories in Mawson Lakes, South Australia. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers. They have a track record of following through on more than 25 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They are most often contacted for nursing and personal care.

Median response time5 hours
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Trusted provider Supports dementia on Carevo
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Brisbane City, QLD and 39 othersAlso servesAlbany Creek, QLD · Alderley, QLD · Ashmore, QLD · Beenleigh, QLD · Benowa, QLD · Bundaberg West, QLD · Caboolture South, QLD · Caloundra, QLD · Cleveland, QLD · Clinton, QLD · Collingwood Park, QLD · Coolum Beach, QLD · +27 more · Regional provider

Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Respite care

Based in Brisbane City, Queensland, Bluetree Care is an NDIS registered provider. Personal care and domestic assistance are among their most-requested supports. They have a track record of following through on more than 10 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them.

Median response time2 hours
Trusted provider Supports dementia on Carevo
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Munno Para, SA and 5 othersAlso servesAdelaide, SA · Mawson Lakes, SA · Mount Gambier, SA · Port Augusta, SA · Salisbury, SA · National provider

Specialises in Domestic assistance · Personal care · SIL

TwinView Health is an NDIS registered provider in Munno Para, South Australia. They have a track record of following through on more than 15 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for domestic assistance and personal care. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time2 days
NDIS coverage8 groupsNDIS registration groupsDaily Personal Activities · Household tasks · Development of daily living and life skills · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Community nursing care for high needs · Support Coordination
Trusted provider Supports dementia on Carevo
6

Clarkson, WA and 4 othersAlso servesBalcatta, WA · Butler, WA · Byford, WA · Mirrabooka, WA · State-wide provider

Specialises in Allied health · Personal care · Community access

Abigail M Healthcare Services is an NDIS registered provider in Clarkson, Western Australia. They have a track record of following through on more than 10 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for allied health and personal care. Registered across 12 NDIS support categories, including Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports, daily living skills and community participation.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time6 hours
NDIS coverage12 groupsNDIS registration groupsAssistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Development of daily living and life skills · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Group and Centre Based Activities · Daily Personal Activities · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Community nursing care for high needs · Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education · High Intensity Daily Personal Activities · Household tasks · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Innovative Community Participation
Trusted provider Supports dementia on Carevo
7

The Gap, QLD and 6 othersAlso servesBrisbane City, QLD · Ipswich, QLD · Maroochydore, QLD · North Lakes, QLD · Surfers Paradise, QLD · Townsville City, QLD · National provider

Specialises in Personal care · Supported independent living · Social support

Connect Coordination QLD is an NDIS registered provider in The Gap, Queensland. They have a track record of following through on more than 15 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for personal care and supported independent living. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time3 hours
NDIS coverage10 groupsNDIS registration groupsAssistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Development of daily living and life skills · Specialised Supported Employment · Group and Centre Based Activities · Daily Personal Activities · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Support Coordination · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Innovative Community Participation
Trusted provider Supports dementia on Carevo
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Wollongong, NSW and 4 othersAlso servesBowral, NSW · Coogee, NSW · Nowra, NSW · Sydney, NSW · Regional provider

Specialises in Personal care · Respite care · Domestic assistance

Kekeli Community Care is an NDIS registered provider in Wollongong, New South Wales. Families most often connect with them for personal care and respite care. Active on Carevo in the past week. They have a strong record of following through with families who reach out through Carevo.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time15 hours
Trusted provider Supports dementia on Carevo
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Munno Para, SA and 4 othersAlso servesAdelaide, SA · Evanston Gardens, SA · Gawler, SA · Smithfield, SA · Regional provider

Specialises in Nursing

Nursing Centred Care Australia works across 9 NDIS support categories in Munno Para, South Australia. Active on Carevo in the past week. They are most often contacted for nursing.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time2 hours
NDIS coverage9 groupsNDIS registration groupsSpecialist Disability Accommodation · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Daily Personal Activities · Household tasks · Development of daily living and life skills · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Community nursing care for high needs · Group and Centre Based Activities
Availability Open now · 12AM-11PM
Supports dementia on Carevo
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Bungarribee, NSW and 4 othersAlso servesBlacktown, NSW · Eastwood, NSW · Liverpool, NSW · North Sydney, NSW · Regional provider

Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Gardening

M&M Care Nursing is an NDIS registered provider serving Bungarribee, New South Wales. They are most often contacted for personal care and domestic assistance. They also offer cleaning.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time5 hours

How we rank providers

Rankings in Australia are based on real outcomes between providers and families on our platform. They are recalculated daily and cannot be purchased or influenced by advertising.

  • How this list is built. Providers shown here offer nursing, personal care, support work, allied health, occupational therapy, psychology, and social and community support, the support types most relevant to dementia. They are then ranked by demonstrated experience with dementia, providers who have actively claimed and supported dementia referrals rank above those who only list it as a capability.
  • Outcomes with families. We measure what happens after a family contacts a provider. Providers where families report positive outcomes rank higher. Multiple signals are weighted across a rolling window.
  • Condition-specific track record. Providers who have accepted and worked with dementia referrals on Carevo rank above those who only list the condition as a capability. We weight providers using their demonstrated experience with this cohort, not self-declared specialisations.
  • Service match. Providers are ranked by how closely their registered services and capabilities match what you are searching for.
  • Registration and compliance. NDIS registered and government-approved aged care providers are weighted for meeting quality and safeguards standards.
  • Local presence. Providers confirmed in Australia rank above those covering only the broader region.

What "Trusted" means. The Trusted badge is awarded to providers with a consistent record of positive outcomes with families on our platform. It is based on multiple behavioural signals and family feedback, and it cannot be purchased.

28,527

providers in Australia

How we calculate provider numbers

What support people with Dementia usually need

Dementia is a progressive condition that affects memory, judgement, communication, and everyday function, so support needs usually change over time rather than staying static. Home Care Packages and Support at Home can fund personal care, nursing, respite, home safety changes, and dementia-capable workers who know how to respond calmly to confusion, resistance, wandering risk, and late-day deterioration. The most useful provider comparison is often not who offers the most services on paper, but who can keep the person settled, safe, and at home for longer while communicating clearly with family. The right mix of support depends on age, goals, living situation, and how much day-to-day impact dementia has.

Daily care and safety

Most families start by comparing providers for prompting and supervision, personal care, meal support, medication routines, and ways to reduce wandering, falls, confusion, or late-day agitation without escalating distress.

Maintaining function and engagement

The highest-value comparisons are usually OT, physio, speech pathology for swallowing or communication, nursing, and respite. Good providers focus on preserving function and reducing stress for both the person and the family, not just filling roster hours.

Choosing the right fit

Families usually need dementia-trained staff who can communicate calmly, notice changes early, and keep family informed. Generic personal care is often not enough once behaviour, sleep disruption, or confusion become part of the picture.

Services and providers to compare first for Dementia

For dementia and cognitive decline, compare providers who can handle the next stage as well as the current one: personal care, supervision, respite, nursing, and practical family communication. Dementia-trained staff and continuity usually matter more than a long generic service list.

What usually separates a strong provider from a generic one

  • • Staff training in dementia-specific care, including managing confusion, agitation, and sundowning
  • • How the provider communicates with family about changes in condition and care adjustments
  • • Experience with progressive conditions where support needs increase over time
  • • Whether they can coordinate across personal care, nursing, and allied health as needs change

The Dementia provider network on Carevo

48 providers on Carevo have supported people with dementia through real matched requests.42 are registered NDIS providers. Matching is based on real provider history, not self-described claims.

Supports they provide

  • • Personal care
  • • Support workers
  • • Social and community support
  • • Nursing
  • • Allied health

Where providers are

Providers experienced with dementia are listed in more than 450 suburbs across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, and other states.

Often supported alongside

Providers who support dementia most often also have experience with Autism, Incontinence, Psychosocial Disability, ADHD, and Post-Stroke Care.

Where dementia support is available

Providers listed

28,527

States with coverage

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How to check a provider's credentials

Carevo lists the registration details a provider reports and links you to the official Australian registers so you can confirm them yourself. Here is what each listing shows and where to check it. A listing on Carevo is not an endorsement.

NDIS registration

Listings show whether a provider reports being NDIS registered. You can confirm a provider's current registration and approved support types yourself on the NDIS Commission's public provider register.

Source: NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

Aged care approval

Listings show aged care approval where it is recorded. You can check a provider's current approval and the services they deliver on the Australian Government's My Aged Care find a provider service.

Source: My Aged Care (Department of Health and Aged Care)

ABN you can check

Most listings include the provider's Australian Business Number, shown on the profile. You can look it up on the Australian Business Register to confirm the business is registered and active.

Source: Australian Business Register

Complaints process

If you have a concern about any provider, you can lodge a complaint with the NDIS Commission or the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission at any time. We also accept complaints via our own channel.

Source: NDIS Commission / Aged Care Commission

What happens after you request support

The next step is usually to narrow the services that matter most, shortlist two or three realistic providers, and ask practical questions about fit, availability, staff continuity, and how support will work in real life.

1. Assess the current stage

Work out whether the main needs are supervision and prompting, hands-on personal care, behaviour management, or a combination that changes throughout the day.

2. Compare experienced providers

Look at providers whose staff have dementia-specific training and experience with progressive conditions. Compare how they manage care transitions as needs increase.

3. Plan for progression

Ask how the provider handles increasing care needs, overnight support, and coordination with medical teams. Confirm whether they can scale up without switching providers.

For aged care, confirm whether the provider offers dementia-trained carers, how they manage overnight or weekend support, and what happens when the person needs a higher level of care than the current package covers.

Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease

Dementia is a syndrome caused by progressive brain disease that affects memory, thinking, behaviour, and the ability to perform everyday activities. It affects an estimated 425,000 Australians (AIHW, 2024), with Alzheimer's disease being the most common cause (60-70% of cases), followed by vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia. Dementia is the second leading cause of death in Australia and the leading cause of death for women. The condition progresses through stages: early (mild forgetfulness, difficulty with complex tasks), moderate (needing help with daily activities, personality changes), and severe (full dependence for all care). Most people with dementia are over 65 and access support through the aged care system, though younger-onset dementia (under 65) may access the NDIS. The right support can significantly improve quality of life for both the person with dementia and their family, particularly when it is tailored to the person's stage and adjusted as needs change.

How dementia affects daily life

Dementia progressively affects daily life across all areas. In the early stages, the person may forget recent conversations, lose items, struggle with finances, and have difficulty with complex tasks like cooking a meal with multiple steps. In the moderate stage, help is needed with dressing, bathing, eating, and finding their way around familiar places. Wandering, sundowning (increased confusion in the evening), and behavioural changes including agitation and aggression become more common. In the severe stage, the person needs full assistance with all personal care, may not recognise family members, and has difficulty swallowing. For family carers, dementia creates an enormous and increasing care burden that can last years.

What to look for in a provider

Good dementia providers use person-centred care approaches that maintain the person's dignity, preferences, and routines as much as possible. Ask whether their workers have dementia-specific training, how they manage behavioural symptoms (agitation, wandering, sundowning) without restraint, and whether they can adjust their approach as the condition progresses. Red flags include providers who use a one-size-fits-all approach, who respond to behavioural symptoms with restriction rather than understanding, who do not know the difference between dementia types, or who talk about the person rather than to them. Montessori-based dementia care and validation therapy are evidence-based approaches worth asking about.

How to access funding

For people over 65, dementia support is accessed through My Aged Care (1800 200 422). An Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT/ACAS) assesses the person's care needs and determines eligibility for a Home Care Package (Levels 1-4) or residential aged care. Home Care Packages provide a set budget for coordinated in-home services. The Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) provides lower-level support. For people under 65 with younger-onset dementia, the NDIS may be accessed with evidence of permanent and significant functional impairment. Dementia Australia provides guidance on both pathways.

Sources: AIHW, Dementia in Australia (2024) · NDIS Our Guidelines, List B conditions likely to result in permanent impairment

Funding and costs for dementia support

Lower

$9,500

per year

Typical

$37,500

per year

Higher

$54,000

per year

Home Care Package budgets range from ~$9,500/yr (Level 1) to ~$54,000/yr (Level 4). Most people with moderate dementia need a Level 3 or 4 package. Residential aged care is separate and assessed based on means and care needs.

Illustrative ranges only — an individual plan is set by the NDIA on assessed need, not by diagnosis, and varies widely. Pricing basis: NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits 2025-26.

Common funding categories

Home Care Package Level 3 Home Care Package Level 4 Commonwealth Home Support Programme Support at Home

Home Care Package providers charge a case management fee (typically 15-25% of the package) plus service delivery costs. Personal care workers typically cost $50-$70/hr. Allied health visits cost $150-$250/session.

Figures are indicative and based on the current NDIS Price Guide and published Home Care Package rates. Actual costs depend on your plan, provider, and location.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What home care services are available for people with dementia in Australia?

People living with dementia in Australia can access nursing care, personal care, dementia-specialist support workers, occupational therapy, respite, and social support visits through a Home Care Package or the Support at Home program. Carevo connects families with experienced aged care providers across the your area area who understand progression, behaviour change, and the importance of consistent carers and clear family communication.

What should I do if I notice memory problems in a parent in Australia?

If you notice signs of memory loss or confusion in a parent living in Australia, the first step is to arrange an appointment with their GP, who can perform an initial cognitive assessment and refer to a specialist such as a geriatrician or neurologist for a formal dementia diagnosis. Once a diagnosis is in place, My Aged Care can arrange an assessment to determine eligibility for a Home Care Package or the Support at Home program to fund in-home support. Carevo connects families in your area with dementia-experienced providers who can assist from that point forward.

Can someone with dementia stay at home instead of moving to a residential facility in Australia?

Many people with dementia in Australia continue living at home safely with the right support in place, including daily personal care, medication management, dementia-trained support workers, and home safety modifications. Carevo connects families in your area with providers who specialise in keeping people with dementia safe and comfortable at home for as long as possible.

What respite care options are available for carers of people with dementia in Australia?

Carers in Australia can access in-home respite, day respite programs, and overnight respite to give them a break while their loved one receives quality care. Respite funding may be available through a Home Care Package, the Support at Home program, or the Commonwealth Home Support Programme. Carevo can help you find respite providers in your area who specialise in dementia care.

What home modifications help someone with dementia stay safe in Australia?

Common home modifications for people with dementia in Australia include sensor lighting, door alarms, grab rails, simplified door handles, and removal of trip hazards. An occupational therapist can assess the home and recommend the most appropriate changes. Carevo connects you with OT providers and home modification services in your area that work with aged care package funding.

Popular local support pages for Dementia

Use these pages to compare local providers, check which services are most relevant in each area, and widen your shortlist if the first suburb does not have the right fit.

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New South Wales1257
Northern Territory82
Queensland847
South Australia401
Tasmania110
Victoria710
Western Australia362
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