It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you, or someone close to you, is diagnosed with dementia. You may experience uncertainty and may not be aware of the support available to help you live well.
Your local doctor (GP) can help you understand what may happen next, and how to find the information and help that you, your family, or your friends might need.
The Dementia Journey
Services on the Gold Coast to support you:
Including:
- Help at home
- Allied health
- Carer support
- Respite care
- Specialist care
- Pre and post diagnosis services Mental health & wellbeing
Visit online at:
www.gcphn.org.au/dementiasupport/
Ask your doctor for more resources
Helplines
Dementia Australia
Free call 1800 100 500
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Dementia Support Australia
Free call 1800 699 799
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Alzheimer’s Queensland
Free call 1800 639 331
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
My Aged Care
Call 1800 200 422
www.myagedcare.gov.au
NDIS
Call 1800 800 100
www.ndis.gov.au /applying-access-ndis /am-i-eligible
Gold Coast Primary Health Network
P 07 5635 2455
E info@gcphn.com.au
W www.gcphn.org.au
