Do you only support people with dementia?

No. Dementia is our focus, and most of the people we support are living with some form of dementia. We also support people living with Huntington's disease, acquired brain injury and other neurological conditions that change memory, thinking or behaviour. If you're not sure, call us. You'll get a straight answer.

Do we need a diagnosis before we call you?

No. You can call us at any stage. To get NDIS funding, the NDIS will want evidence of the condition and how it affects daily life, which usually means a diagnosis from a doctor. If you're still waiting for answers, start with the GP. We can talk you through what evidence helps.

Can you support someone who is over 65?

Yes, if they became an NDIS participant before they turned 65. People who join the NDIS before 65 can stay in the NDIS after 65. We only provide NDIS funded supports, so we can only support people who are NDIS participants.

Can you support someone with more than one condition?

Yes. Many people we support live with more than one condition, such as dementia and a mental health condition, or a brain injury and alcohol related harm. Our team is set up for complex and overlapping needs, including changed behaviours and high intensity health needs.

Do you cover all of Queensland?

Yes. Our services cover all of Queensland. Our Supported Independent Living homes are in 10 regions, and Community Nursing is available in Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich, the Sunshine Coast, the Gold Coast and Toowoomba. Call us and we'll tell you exactly what's available where you live.

Conditions we support | Dementia Care Queensland

All conditions

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Choose a condition to learn what it is, how it can affect daily life and how we can help.

Young onset dementia
Dementia that starts before 65, often in a person's 40s or 50s. Our main focus.
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Huntington's disease
An inherited condition that affects movement, thinking and mood. Homes set up for HD.
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Alzheimer's disease
The most common cause of dementia. Changes in memory are often the first sign.
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Vascular dementia
Caused by reduced blood flow to the brain, often after strokes or damage to small blood vessels.
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Frontotemporal dementia
Changes in behaviour, personality or language, often starting before 65.
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Primary progressive aphasia
A rare dementia that affects language first, often before 65.
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Lewy body dementia
Good days and hard days, hallucinations and falls. Closely related to Parkinson's disease dementia.
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Parkinson's disease dementia
Dementia after years of living with Parkinson's. Medicines on time, falls aware care.
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PSP and corticobasal degeneration
Rare conditions affecting balance, movement, swallowing and thinking. 1:1 and 2:1 homes.
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Acquired brain injury
Brain injury from trauma, stroke, lack of oxygen, infection or alcohol.
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Posterior cortical atrophy
A rare dementia that affects how the brain makes sense of what the eyes see.
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Korsakoff syndrome and alcohol related brain damage
Memory and thinking changes linked to alcohol and low thiamine. Support without judgement.
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Down syndrome and dementia
Dementia often starts earlier for people with Down syndrome. We help supports change as needs change.
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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
A rare condition that changes quickly. Calm support, in place within days.
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Other neurological conditions
Other conditions that change memory, thinking or behaviour. Call us to talk it through.
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No diagnosis yet
Noticing changes but no answers yet? Start with the GP, and call us any time to talk it through.
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Complexity we're set up for.

Many of the people referred to us have needs that other services can't safely meet. Our team is set up for:

Behaviours of concern, with behaviour support plans implemented as written
Exit seeking
Regulated restrictive practices, where authorised
Active overnight support or sleepover (inactive) support
High falls risk
Co-occurring psychosocial disability
High intensity and nursing needs, including PEG feeding, severe dysphagia and seizure management
2:1 support

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Conditions we support

Many conditions. One specialist team.

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Learn about each condition.

Young onset dementia

Huntington's disease

Alzheimer's disease

Vascular dementia

Frontotemporal dementia

Primary progressive aphasia

Lewy body dementia

Parkinson's disease dementia

PSP and corticobasal degeneration

Acquired brain injury

Posterior cortical atrophy

Korsakoff syndrome and alcohol related brain damage

Down syndrome and dementia

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

Other neurological conditions

No diagnosis yet

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Complexity we're set up for.

Questions about the conditions we support

Every stage. Every region. Every person.