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The Eastern Cognitive Disorders Clinic (ECDC) was established in 2006 and is based at Box Hill Hospital in Melbourne, Victoria. ECDC is a diagnostic clinic specifically for patients with focal onset dementias and for those with cognitive syndromes that pose diagnostic difficulties. ECDC clinicians have a particular interest and expertise in the diagnosis and management of Young Onset or Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).
How to Refer? A referral from a medical practitioner is required in order to make an appointment in the clinic. Referrals are accepted from throughout Victoria and interstate. Go to the Contact Us page for options on how to get in touch with us.
Useful Links
Relevant resources for focal onset dementias and cognitive syndromes. For more helpful resources please see the full list of Useful Links
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The Australian Fronto-temporal Dementia Association was formed recently to advocate for Australian patients with FTD and their families. It has similar goals to AFTD in the USA.
Incorporating commonwealth carer respite, aged and community information and commonwealth carer resource centre through one toll free number - National Free call: 1800 200 422.
State-wide service focused on improving quality of life for people with brain disorders.
National Dementia Helpline: 1800 180 023. Peak dementia support and advocacy service in Australia.
DBMAS National Free Call 1800 699 799 - National advisory service for families, carers, and care workers concerned about the behaviours of people with dementia - 24 hrs/7 days per week.
Australian researchers and health professionals: information, refereed articles, test downloads, carers publications, reading list, DVDs.
Online support forum set up by caregivers of people with FTD. Some sections also dedicated to individuals with FTD.
Run by health professionals with FTD specific knowledge & experience to provide support, sharing of experiences & practical advice to FTD carers monthly (1st Friday am) at Dementia Australia. Open to all carers willing to travel to Hawthorn. Contact us assistant.aftda@gmail.com.