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Alzheimers Australia: www.alzheimers.org.au
The peak body providing support and advocacy for people living with dementia. Includes sections on services, support, education, training and a help line.

Carers NSW: www.carersnsw.asn.au
Carers NSW is an association for relatives and friends caring for people with a disability, mental illness, drug and alcohol dependencies, chronic condition, terminal illness or who are frail.

Aged Care Australia: www.agedcareaustralia.gov.au
The Department which seeks to promote, develop, and fund health and aged care services for the Australian public.

Dementia Care Australia (DCA): www.dementiacareaustralia.com
Dementia Care Australia (DCA) is an independent information and education organisation specialising in supporting both people with dementia and their carers; be they family members, professional carers, employers or friends.

Ageing Well: www.ageingwell.org.au
Ageing well is about emotional wellbeing, as well as good mental and physical function. Socialising and participating in physical activity and eating healthy foods are good for both your emotional and physical health.

Access to Community Care: 1800 052 222 (business hours)

Aged Care Information Line: 1800 500 853

Centrelink: 132 717

Commonwealth Carer Resource Centre: 1800 100 500

National Continence Helpline: 1800 033 066

NSW Trustee and Guardian: 1300 364 103
www.tag.nsw.gov.au

Private Guardian Support Unit (PGSU): 02 8688 6060
email: informationsupport@opg.nsw.gov.au

Respite Services: 1800 052 222 (business hours) For emergency respite support outside standard business hours: 1800 059 059