If you are needing support and information, here are some places to start.

ADACAS (Advocacy ACT)

http://www.adacas.org.au/

Australian Government (Department of Social Services – carer support)

https://www.dss.gov.au/disability-and-carers/carers

Beyond Blue

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Carers ACT

https://www.carersact.org.au

 

Carer Gateway (Australian Government)

https://www.carergateway.gov.au/dementia

Carer Gateway (Mindfulness tips)

https://www.carergateway.gov.au/mindfulness

Carer Gateway (Respite Care)

https://www.carergateway.gov.au/what-is-respite-care

COTA (Council of the Aged)

https://www.cota.org.au

 

Dementia Australia

https://www.dementia.org.au/

DBMAS (24-hour help line for behaviour management)

https://www.dementia.com.au

Elder Abuse – Online toolkit

https://toolkit.seniorsrights.org.au

 

Hammond Care

https://www.hammond.com.au/

Life line Australia

https://www.lifeline.org.au/

My Aged Care Website

https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/getting-started/health-conditions/dementia

My Aged care (Elder abuse concerns)

https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/legal-information/elder-abuse-concerns

My Aged Care (Respite Care)

https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/respite-care

Smiling Mind – Meditation for all ages – free app.

https://www.smilingmind.com.au/