Recommended Services
Support Services
A diagnosis of FTD is life changing and will bring with it many questions about what to do and where to go for information and support. Most important is to give yourself time to process the diagnosis and to reach out and connect with supports and services. Below is a list of some key support services and resources that may be helpful. It is not an exhaustive list – new supports and resources are being developed all the time, but these are a good place to start.
Services for information, counselling and peer support
Information about living well with dementia
24 hour helpline (1800 699 799)
Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service
Carer Conversations peer support groups
Information about living well with dementia
24 hour helpline (1800 100 500)
Counselling, and individual and group peer support
Opportunities to get involved in advocacy work
Interim supports
Emergency respite
Counselling, coaching, and group-based peer support