Patient support organisation
Alzheimer's Australia

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Alzheimer's Australia is the national peak body for people with dementia, their families and carers. It works to raise public awareness and understanding of dementia in the wider community.

The Alzheimer's Australia website has a detailed list of helpsheets and other resources that can be printed. There are state associations in all eight states and territories, that provide information, support, advocacy and education services. For details of these state associations, see the website. The national dementia helpline is a confidential 24-hour telephone information and support service available across Australia.

Website www.alzheimers.org.au
National dementia helpline 1800 100 500
Interpreter service 131 450