Carers ACT Ltd

Service Description

Carers ACT supports, empowers and connects unpaid carers across the ACT. We provide information, practical supports, emotional supports, respite and opportunities for social connection to people who provide unpaid care to a family member, partner, friend or neighbour. Support is available for carers of people living with disability, mental ill health, dementia, chronic or terminal illness, alcohol or other drug dependency, those who are frail due to older age, and children and young people in kinship or foster care arrangements. Services include information and guidance, counselling, coaching, respite, peer support, education, wellbeing activities, young carer supports and advocacy. Carers ACT also delivers the Australian Government's Carer Gateway services in the ACT.

Hours of Operation

Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm

Accessibility

Referral System

Self-referral and professional referrals accepted.

Service Fees

Some services and activities may require a contribution based on eligibility and funding arrangements. A fee for service may be offered, depending on the program or activity.

Disability Access

Yes. Accessible office with wheelchair access and accessible parking available.

Organisational Information

Area Served

ACT

Parent Organisation

Carers ACT Ltd

Other Information

Volunteering Opportunities

No

Other Contacts

Carer Gateway (ACT) 1800 422 737 Young Carers 1800 960 990 young.carers@carersact.org.au

Last Updated: 30 July 2026