What is DementiaConnect?
DementiaConnect is a program which has been designed to connect family and friend carers of a person with dementia.
The program provides easy to follow pathways to information, services, supports and innovative respite solutions.
Our Purpose
We have developed a support program to provide up-to-date information, pathways and resources for people with dementia and their carers.
Our Portals
We have created three portals to provide easy to follow pathways to information, services, supports and innovative care solutions.
Our Portals
We have created three portals to provide easy to follow pathways to information, services, supports and innovative care solutions.
What is CarerConnect?
CarerConnect is a group of carers and people diagnosed with dementia. This group represents the 'Carer’s Voice' by providing advice, input and feedback to the Steering Group of GreenConnect Dementia Respite, a three-year project designed to create innovative solutions for dementia respite care.
The CarerConnect group trials, evaluates and reports on the suitability of potential activities, accommodation and respite opportunities for carers and people diagnosed with dementia.
What is PathwaysConnect?
PathwaysConnect has been designed to respond to the current and future information needs of people with dementia and their carers by providing information and links to services and supports, including a world first smart practical dementia tool to guide carers through their dementia journey.
What is GreenConnect?
GreenConnect Dementia Respite is a pilot project of innovative respite for carers and people with a diagnosis of dementia, based on immersion into nature and green environments.
Our collaborators
John Richards Centre for Rural Ageing Research, La Trobe University
Dementia Care and Support Service Pathways
The purpose of the directory is to connect people with dementia, their carers and families to appropriate dementia care and support services which are relevant to their needs as they progress through each stage of the dementia journey.
My Dementia Companion
My Dementia Companion is a world first practical tool which simplifies the dementia journey to help carer navigate the system, develop care strategies and more.