Aged Care Services - Specialist Dementia Care Program

# Aged Care Services - Specialist Dementia Care Program (SDCP) The Specialist Dementia Care Program (SDCP) is an Australian Government initiative, managed by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, designed to provide transitional residential support for individuals with very severe behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia who cannot be adequately supported by mainstream aged care services. The program aims to reduce or stabilise symptoms, enabling participants to transition to less intensive care settings. ## 🎯 Opportunity Overview The SDCP intends to establish 35 units nationwide, with one in each of Australia's 31 Primary Health Network (PHN) regions. Phase Two of the program seeks to identify eligible aged care providers to establish the remaining units through targeted competitive and closed non-competitive grant opportunities. Total available funding for this phase is **$5,500,000**. ## 📝 Eligibility Requirements To be eligible, organisations must: * Be specifically invited to apply by the Department of Health and Aged Care (via email or a "Your Aged Care Newsletter" article, depending on the approach). * Be an Approved Aged Care Provider. For targeted competitive opportunities, eligible organisations within designated PHN regions may apply. For closed non-competitive opportunities, only invited organisations are eligible. ## ➡️ Application Process Applications are accepted in .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, or .pdf format, not exceeding 20MB. Macros, zip files, and password protection are prohibited. The selection process is either Targeted Competitive or Restricted Competitive. Applications must be submitted to Grant.ATM@health.gov.au with the subject line "GO5304 Specialist Dementia Care Program Application [Your Organisation's Name]". Current closing dates vary by addendum (e.g., Addendum 13 & 14: April 1, 2025, 2pm; Addendum 15: April 24, 2025, 2pm). Applicants should confirm specific closing dates via their invitation or the "Your Aged Care Newsletter". For documentation, access the "GO Documents" button on GrantConnect. **Keywords:** Aged care, dementia care, specialist dementia care, residential care, behavioural symptoms, psychological symptoms, transitional support, Australian Government, Department of Health, PHN, Grant Opportunity, GO5304.