Updating clinical guidelines for dementia care

Overview

Monash University is updating the 2016 Clinical Practice Guidelines and Principles of Care for People with Dementia, to help improve the quality and consistency of dementia care. 

As part of this update, they want to hear from: 

• people living with dementia, their families and carers 
• people working in dementia practice, support and research 
• anyone interested in dementia. 

Get involved 

Public consultation is open on the draft update of the Guidelines until 6 July 2026.

This is an opportunity to help shape updated national guidance so it reflects current evidence and real‑world experience in dementia care.

For more information, visit the Monash University website.