Carers

Caring daily for someone with a disability, illness or medical condition is an important responsibility. Payments and services are available to help.

A national online and phone service that provides practical information and resources to support carers. An interactive service finder helps carers connect to local support services. Call 1800 422 737.

Covers a wide range of topics that may be relevant to people who are caring for others, such as caring for someone with dementia, with a mental illness, with a disability, with a drug problem or for someone with cancer.

Programs and services to support people with disability and their families and carers. Further support is provided through grants and funding for organisations delivering services for people with disability.

Provides information to assist people to stay at home. Includes information on home and community care services, home care packages and other care and support available.

Links to a range of resources about living with a disability, including advice, services, support groups and day to day issues such as dressing, driving and safety. Healthdirect provides links to some of Australia's most authoritative health organisations and their websites.

Provides access to a variety of respite services for carers who may need some extra help every now and then, including a short break from their caring role.

Provides tips, contacts and support for children and young people who help care in families where someone has an illness or a disability.