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Residential care

Trusted information on residential care services in Australia including the different levels, how to access it, and information on caring for someone else.

Dementia care options

Trusted information on caring for someone with dementia, including care options and support services

Respite care for carers of people with dementia

Trusted information about respite care for carers of people with dementia, including types, assessments, costs and general worries in relation to respite care

Huntington’s disease

Huntington's disease is an inherited condition that affects the nervous system and worsens over time. Learn more about its symptoms and diagnosis.

Respite care for people with younger onset dementia

Trusted information about respite care for people with younger onset dementia, including health care plans, mental health care plans and care assessments

Hospital discharge planning

Hospital discharge planning aims to make sure that once you leave hospital you continue to get the right healthcare from the right people.

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