Advice for carers

Detailed information and advice for carers is available on the below:

• Financial support
• Paid work
• Planning ahead
• Aids and equipment
• Looking after yourself
• Rights and complaints

Carer Gateway

Carer Gateway provides a range of face to face, online and phone based support services to carers across Australia. Services include carer support planning, counselling, peer support, tailored support packages and respite. Phone 1800 422 737 between Monday to Friday, to speak with the service provider in your region, or visit www.carergateway.gov.au to access information and resources for carers.

Our programs and services

Click on the links below to find out more about:

• Carers + Employers: Support for employers that want to become more carer-friendly
• Carer Career Guidance Project
• Young Carer Program: Support for children and young people with a caring role
• Young Carer Skills Project
• Education and training for carers and service providers
• Care2Prepare
• Carer Support Groups
• Career Pathways for Carers

Other services

• For people with disability, their families and carers
• For older people, their families and carers
• For carers who need a break from their caring role