As a leader in NSW Multicultural Aged Care, Co.As.It. is equipped to help you navigate dementia support while respecting your cultural needs. Whether your parent has Support at Home or a Commonwealth Home Support Package, we work with you to receive the best possible care for your family.

Dementia is a complex brain condition that can affect individuals at any age; however, it is a more common development in people over the age of 65. While there is not a cure for dementia, there are treatments and support for those living with the condition.

Across Australia, there are up to 500,000 individuals currently living with dementia. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, approximately two thirds of those live in the community, using at home care services.

Accessing Support

There are over 1.7 million family members, friends, and carers who support those living with dementia.

Co.As.It. can assist individuals in their access of home care specific to their needs and levels of funding. Through Support at Home and Commonwealth Home Support Program packages, funding can be provided for support services, including:

  • Personal care and behaviour support
  • Respite care and social support
  • Allied health services and assistive technologies

On 1 November 2025, the Home Care Package (HCP) system transferred to Support at Home (SAH). During this change, dementia subsidies were absorbed into the new care classifications and included in Support at Home packages. HCP participants with the Dementia and Cognition Supplement, prior to the Support at Home changes, are now ‘Transitional HCP’ participants. These participants will receive the same service types, though funds will be administered under the new Support at Home model.

HOME CARE SERVICES
SUPPORT AT HOME

Centre Based Respite

One pathway for support for dementia care is Co.As.It.’s Centre Based Respite program.

Our Centre-Based Respite Program offers much needed relief for carers of frail elderly individuals or those living with dementia. These programs provide respite while ensuring participants receive the care they need. Centre Based Respite operates in South-West Sydney, South-East Sydney, and Western Sydney.

Centre Based Respite
CBR Centre Based Respite

About the Multicultural Dementia Campaign Project

Co.As.It. participated in a Multicultural Dementia Campaign Project. The project was supported by The Dementia-Friendly Communities program of Dementia Australia, and administrated by Community and Cultural Connections Inc, Inner West Area Sector Support Development Officer, Inner West Council and Sydney Local Health District.

The overall project targeted five culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities including Greek, Italian, Korean, Chinese and Vietnamese. In collaboration, we delivered a Dementia Awareness Information Seminar to the Italian community. The aim of the session was to link people living with dementia and their families, to services and supports that are available to them in the community.

Our counselling team provides information to carers on their role in supporting someone with dementia, with a focus on healthy ageing.

The Multicultural Dementia Campaign Project was a finalist for the 2019 NSW Premier’s Community Campaign of the Year Award.

The National Dementia Helpline

Dementia Australia runs the National Dementia Helpline for those looking for immediate support information. Call 1800 100 500 to talk about caring for someone with dementia. This helpline is available 24/7.

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