Carer Gateway Information Line and Website
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Last updated: Jan 28 2016
Short Description
Carer Gateway is a Federal Government resource for carers to access practical information and advice and connect with services in their local area. The information gateway is made up of a national telephone service, website (www.carergateway.gov.au) and an interactive service finder to help carers locate their nearest existing support services.
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Carer Gateway provides a range of information that can help carers in their role, from practical advice and resources, to help finding support services including:
information on the types of care and stages of caring;
* advice on how to look after yourself while caring for someone;
* managing day to day care;
* legal and financial support considerations;
* what to do in an emergency or crisis situation;
* help on combining caring with work or study.
Carer Gateway website also has information for carers including young carers, older carers, working carers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers and culturally and linguistically diverse carers. If you are looking for a particular service or would like to know what types of services you may be eligible for, Carer Gateway can help. You can call 1800 422 737 or use the find a service tool on the website. By answering a couple of questions, Carer Gateway will provide you information on services in your area, to suit your needs.
Carers can call the national phone service on 1800 422 737, Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm
Price Guide
Free of charge
Suppliers
Carer GatewayAustraliaSales: 1800 422 737 Toll Free: 1800 422 737 Website: http://www.carergateway.com.au |
Disclaimer
Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre New South Wales (ILCNSW) is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILCNSW for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.