Carer Gateway is a free support program for carers, providing emotional and practical support and services to assist those in a carer role.

Carers can be any age, including young carers who are children and young adults under 25, and are caring for a relative or friend who has:

  • has a disability
  • has a medical condition (terminal or chronic illness)
  • has a mental illness
  • is frail because they are old (known as ‘frail and aged’)

Carers can access a wide range of support – from counselling and peer support groups, to respite care, home help and equipment.

Visit the Carer Gateway website for more information or contact 1800 422 737 Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm