Quick referral process:
- Call 1300 865 282 for immediate referral discussion
- Complete our referral form (under 5 minutes)
- 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.
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
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.
Professional Training in Young Onset Dementia
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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No matter what stage of the journey you’re at – The Dementia Foundation is ready to help. We’d love to hear from you.
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