Caring for a person with disability

Caring for a person with disability can be both rewarding and challenging. While many people with disability don’t use the term ‘carer’, to describe the people in their lives, evidence shows that most people with disability do receive some assistance from family members and friends.

The types of support that carers provide to people with disability can vary greatly, from occasional help with transport, to regular personal care assistance, to emotional and administrative support.

Carers NSW has information available about the experiences of carers of people with disability from the National Carer Survey, a survey conducted every two years with the support of the other State and Territory Carer Organisations.

If you are caring for a person with disability, there are many services and supports available to help you.

Useful services

Carer Gateway - 1800 422 737. Access to supports and services for carers.

Disability Gateway - 1800 643 787 (Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 8.00pm). Connecting people with disability, their families and carers to information and services.

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) - 1800 800 110 (Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 8.00pm). Funded support for people with significant and permanent disability.

Disability Advocacy Finder - Information about advocacy services to support people with disability, their families and carers.

Ageing and Disability Abuse Helpline - 1800 628 221 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 4.00pm). Information and support if you are concerned that a person with disability is being abused, neglected or exploited.