Carer Gateway helps carers. If you care for a family member or friend, then Carer Gateway could help you.
Carer Gateway:
provides practical information and advice
helps you to get the services and support you need
provides free counselling services over the phone
provides free coaching to help you in your role
lets you connect with other carers through a community forum
Carer Gateway is an Australian Government initiative. Carer Gateway is making some changes to better help Australian carers.
Tailored support packages and planned respite:
Tailored support packages are designed to provide you with services and support specific to your needs to help you in your caring role.
You may be able to get free:
services or equipment to help with your education–for example, tutoring, educational supplies or training courses
planned respite, where a service provider steps in to take care of your family member or friend while you take a break
cooking and cleaning services
assistance with shopping
transport, to help you do things like go to medical appointments or do shopping.
www.carergateway.gov.au/tailored-support-packages
Carer Gateway Emergency respite care
Respite care can vary depending on:
where you live and what services are available in your area
the sort of care needed
how urgent your need is.
You will need to talk with Carer Gateway on 1800 422 737 to find out about the respite care that is available in your area and whether it will suit you. Remember – help is always available in an emergency.
If you want to arrange emergency respite care
Carer Gateway can help you to arrange respite in an emergency. They can also talk to you about local respite and activities that may be available for you or the person you care for.
Call Carer Gateway on 1800 422 737