Carer of person with younger onset dementia (Eastern Region)

Younger onset dementia is a diagnosis of any form of dementia prior to 65 years of age. It can present many issues for carers such as changes in employment and relationships, grief and loss issues, financial and legal issues or the ability to access relevant information or support.

Villa Maria provides services for dementia care such as carer support and advocacy, respite options, long term supports and future planning for carers looking after someone with early onset dementia in the Eastern region.

For more information

T: Carer Access on 1300 650 615*
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Dementia Education and Training for Carers Program (Hume Region)

This program is for carers of people with dementia and/or challenging behaviours. It provides individual or group-based training on topics identified by carers to assist them in their caring role.

For more information

T: 1800 052 222* Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre
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Dementia Specific Respite Programs

Villa Maria has dementia specific respite programs available to carers in the Eastern and Southern region of Victoria including Avebury House and Carinya Dementia Service