Day Programs & Community Participation for Younger Onset Dementia
How the NDIS funds day programs, community access and social participation for people with Younger Onset Dementia, and how to find the right one.
Getting out, staying connected and doing things you enjoy matters — and the NDIS funds it. For people with Younger Onset Dementia, day programs and community participation supports build skills, friendships and routine. This guide explains what's funded and how to find the right program.
Community participation and Younger Onset Dementia
Younger onset dementia — sometimes called early onset dementia — refers to any form of dementia diagnosed before the age of 65. It is not a single disease but an umbrella term covering Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal…
What's funded
Depending on your goals, a plan for Younger Onset Dementia might fund:
Group vs one-to-one
Both have their place for Younger Onset Dementia:
Getting it into a plan for Younger Onset Dementia
Set goals around connection, community and independence, and describe the support you need to take part safely. The clearer the goal, the easier it is to fund the right community supports.