Healthcare Professionals:
Referral Process.

Refer with confidence to Australia’s only dedicated young onset dementia specialists. We accept referrals from GPs, neurologists, geriatricians, social workers, and allied health professionals.

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Quick referral process:

  1. Call 1300 865 282 for immediate referral discussion
  2. Complete our referral form (under 5 minutes)
  3. We contact the family within 24 hours

Typical Information Required: Patient/client demographics, diagnosis, current supports, NDIS status, NDIS Plan if available, family circumstances, clinician contacts. 

 

Note: Not all information may be available for sharing.

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Our services overview

  • Supported Independent Living (SIL): 24/7 specialist accommodation in age-appropriate homes 
  • Community Supports: Supports and community access programs 
  • In-Home Care: Personal care, household support, and community participation 
  • Support Coordination: Independent NDIS navigation and specialist provider coordination 
  • Respite Care: Planned and urgent accommodation with specialist staff 
  • Advocacy: NDIS knowledge, healthcare navigation, and rights protection 
  • Training & Education: Professional development and family support programs 

Referral criteria checklist

Refer When Patients Have: 

  • Young onset dementia diagnosis (under 65) 
  • Functional decline affecting daily living 
  • Complex behaviour support needs 
  • Family stress or carer burnout 
  • Inappropriate aged care placement 
  • NDIS coordination challenges 
  • Safety concerns at home 

Urgent Referrals: 

  • Family crisis situations 
  • Hospital discharge with inadequate support 
  • Immediate safety concerns 
  • Carer breakdown 
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Why refer to us

Specialist Expertise: Australia’s only dedicated young onset dementia organisation with all staff trained in specialist care. 

Comprehensive Services: Full range of age-appropriate supports with coordinated care approach. 

Proven Outcomes: Successful transitions, improved family functioning, higher NDIS outcomes, reduced hospital readmissions. 

Professional Collaboration: Regular communication, shared care planning, progress updates, consultation available. 

On Purpose

Our approach: A strong voice for you

The Dementia Foundation offers specialist professional development programs for healthcare professionals working with people living with young onset dementia.  

Our comprehensive training covers diagnosis and assessment, behaviour management, communication strategies, family support, and NDIS navigation – all tailored to the unique challenges of dementia before age 65.  

Delivered by Australia’s only dedicated young onset dementia specialists, our programs combine current research with practical, real-world applications to enhance your skills and improve outcomes for patients and families.  

Regular Professional Development: 

  • Young onset dementia identification and diagnosis 
  • Appropriate referral pathways and NDIS navigation 
  • Communication strategies and behaviour management 
  • Family centred care approaches 

Quarterly Intensive Workshops: 

  • Advanced behaviour support planning and training with care teams
  • Complex case coordination and crisis intervention 
  • Multi-disciplinary approaches and ethical considerations 

Training Formats: 
Face-to-face workshops, online webinars, customised organisational training, mentoring and consultation. 

Enhance your expertise today – contact us on 1300 865 282 or training@tdfwa.org.au to discuss your professional development needs. 

Supporting healthcare professionals to deliver better outcomes for young onset dementia families. 

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