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"Helping Families Move Forward"
Counselling
A carer is someone who provides support and assistance to individuals who may be unable to care for themselves due to illness, disability, or age. Caring for the carer is crucial because it helps maintain their well-being and prevents burnout. When carers receive support, they can continue to provide quality care and compassion to those in need. Prioritising the health and happiness of carers ultimately leads to better outcomes for the people they support.
Additional Support for Parents, Carers & Young Sibling Carers
Carer Gateway
Phone: 1800 422 737
Carer Gateway - Make a Referral
Carer Gateway is an Australian Government program providing free services and support for carers.
Parents / Carers / Young Sibling Carers supporting individuals with a formal diagnosis qualify to apply for Carer Support through Carer Gateway. If approved Carer Gateway will fund up to 6hrs of counselling support.
EACH
Phone: 03) 9871 1858
https://each.snapforms.com.au/form/frsc---request-for-service
EACH is an organisation that provides an integrated range of health, disability, counselling and community mental health services across Australia. They provide funding for carers to access counselling through private providers.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, lost, exhausted, burnt out and/or just needing someone to talk to, please contact Carer Gateway and or EACH to start the application process.