Dementia sufferers and their supporters now have access to a new service according to the Western NSW Local Health District.

A Dementia Awareness and Support Team - to be known as DAST - has been created to enable people living with dementia to lead an active and meaningful life and support them in navigating the health system.

Western NSW Local Health District Chief Executive Mark Spittal said the Dubbo-based service will be district-wide and will "provide the support and care needed to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities."

Coonamble Neighbourhood Centre Co-ordinator Cathy Wheelhouse says that any new service to assist elderly residents will be welcome.

"There's a very big need," Mrs Wheelhouse said. 

"The Neighbourhood Centre has had a lot of inquiry from adult children who live elsewhere but have elderly parents still living here.

"They don't know where to start to get assistance for their parents and most of it is stemming from dementia, probably two out of three of those inquiries are from family members of people with dementia."

The DAST team began operating in May. 

"Our service is delivered using connection via telephone, videoconference or via in person visit," said a Health spokesperson. 

"We work closely with local community health staff, service providers and the Aged Care assessment team. This will apply to people living in Coonamble and Gular."

Part of the program is to keep those diagnosed with dementia involved in their communities.

"In Dubbo, the team co-ordinates the weekly Sing Out Choir for people living with dementia and their supporters," said Western LHD Aged Care Services Division Manager Mary-Anne Spence.

"The team works tirelessly to support people living with dementia through comprehensive assessments for people referred to the Geriatric Medicine service, providing clinical support through the Geriatrician consulation and follow-up support for those diagnosed with cognitive impairment."