Carers ACT Ltd

Service Description

Carer Gateway services delivery partner for the ACT. Support services for unpaid family and friends carers, to assist with their duties of caring for a person with special requirements. It includes respite, support groups, young carers, counselling, NDIS coordination, activities and advocacy. Support is available for carers of a multicultural background, and for Aboriginal carers. Deakin Cottage provides dementia respite and frail aged respite.

Hours of Operation

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

Accessibility

Referral System

Self referral

Service Fees

None- Fees apply for Deakin Cottage

Disability Access

Yes

Organisational Information

Area Served

ACT

Parent Organisation

Carers ACT Ltd

Other Information

Volunteering Opportunities

Yes

Other Contacts

Carer Support Services 1800 422 737 Advice and Information ACT 1800 422 737 Young Carers 1800 960 990 young.carers@carersact.org.au

Last Updated: 16 September 2024