Alzheimer's Australia Vic
Ring the National Dementia Helpline: 1800 100 500 and ask for the South Eastern Melbourne Alzheimer's Service
9 am - 5 pm
For interpreter services contact the Helpline through the Telephone Interpreting Service on 131 450
Alzheimer’s Australia Vic provides various Commonwealth and state government funded services including counselling, Living with Dementia Programs, Memory Lane Café, education and information.
Refer patient and family post-diagnosis for further information and support to Alzheimer’s Australia Vic Alzheimer's Australia Vic Service Provider Referral form
Triggers for referral for the person with dementia:
- New diagnosis
- Early planning needs
- Driving and employment issues
- Memory and cognitive strategies
- Accessing services
- Emotional support
Triggers for referral for a carer:
- New diagnosis
- Early planning
- Behavioural issues
- Communication issues
- Respite needs
- Emotional support
- Carer stress
- Accessing services
- Relinquishing care
- Family conflict[1]
Full Contact Details
Alzheimer's Australia
98-104 Riversdale Road, Hawthorn 3122
Phone: 1800 100 500
Department of Health - A guide to services for people with dementia and their carers 2012, pg. 44