The Carer Gateway

Carer Gateway is an Australian Government program providing free services and support for carers.

If you care for a family member or friend with disability, a medical condition, mental illness, or who is frail due to age, then Carer Gateway can help you.

The Australian Government works with a range of health and carer organisations across Australia, known as Carer Gateway service providers, to deliver services to carers no matter where they live in Australia.

Carer Gateway provides many services to support carers in their caring role, including:

  • in-person and online peer support groups
  • tailored support packages to help with accessing planned respite, transport services, and more
  • in-person and phone counselling
  • in-person and online self-guided coaching
  • online skills courses to support your wellbeing and understanding of legal responsibilities relating to the caring role
  • access to emergency respite if you suddenly find you can’t provide care, for example if you become ill or injured.

Website: carergateway.gov.au
Phone: 1800 422 737

Carers NSW

Carers NSW is the peak non-government organisation for carers in NSW, part of the National Carer Network and a member of Carers Australia. Carers NSW works with the other state and territory Carer Organisations. Their focus is on improving the lives of carers.

Carers NSW works with all carers regardless of their age, location, life-stage or circumstances. This includes those caring for individuals with support needs relating to ageing, disability, health and mental illness.

Carers NSW run a number of free training and educational events, information events, and social activities for carers, as well as having a range of helpful information and advice for carers on their website.

Website: carersnsw.org.au
Phone: 02 9280 4744

The NDIS

The NDIS provides funding to eligible people with disability, including psychosocial disability, to gain more time with family and friends, greater independence, access to new skills, jobs, or volunteering in their community, and an improved quality of life.

The NDIS also connects anyone with disability to services in their community.

This includes connections to doctors, community groups, sporting clubs, support groups, libraries and schools, as well as providing information about what support is provided by each state and territory government.

Website: ndis.gov.au
Phone: 1800 800 110

Little Dreamers

Little Dreamers are Australia’s leading Young Carer organisation, supporting young people who provide unpaid care for a family member affected by disability, chronic or mental illness, addiction or frail age.
Across a range of direct support programs, both in-person and online, they are working to improve the quality of life of Young Carers across five key areas of risk: education, employment, mental and physical health, socialisation and financial wellbeing.

Website: littledreamers.org.au
Phone: 1800 717 515

For more helpful supports and services in your local area, visit our Carer Support Directory on our website.

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