Carers ACT
Carers ACT is a member of the National Network of Carers Associations. We are a non-government, not-for-profit association that relies on public and private sector support to fulfill our mission with, and on behalf of, carers.
We work closely with government and other support organisations to improve the lives of caring families and individuals throughout the ACT.
Services
- Mental health information/referral
Fees may apply depending on services accessed and individual carer circumstances.Contact:
| Fax: | 02 6296 9999 |
| Phone: | 18 0024 2636 |
Opening Times:*
| Weekday: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Website: www.carersact.org.au
Email: carers@carersact.org.au
Other services at Carers ACT
- Respite care
Apart from other respite service available at the site, there is also has The Employed Carers Program.
The Employed Carers Program supports Carers wishing to remain in or re-join the workforce while continuing to balance work and caring responsibilities. The Programs helps people caring for an elderly family member who is frail aged or has dementia. Services include short-term intervention and support, comprehensive carer's needs assessment and provision of information for referral to long-term support.
To get more information on respite service, please contact the provider.
Fees may apply depending on services accessed and individual carer circumstances.
Contact:
| Phone: | 1800 052 222 |
| Fax: | 02 6296 9999 |
Opening Times:*
| Weekday: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Website: http://www.carersact.org.au/
Email: carers@carersact.org.au
- Carer support
- Aged Care information/referral
Fees may apply depending on services accessed and individual carer circumstances.
Contact:
| Phone: | 1800 242 636 |
| Fax: | 02 6296 9999 |
Opening Times:*
| Weekday: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Website: www.carersact.org.au
Email: carers@carersact.org.au
- Telephone Counselling
- Generalist counselling
Fees may apply depending on services accessed and individual carer circumstances.
Contact:
| Phone: | 1800 242 636 |
| Fax: | 02 6296 9999 |
Opening Times:*
| Weekday: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Website: www.carersact.org.au
Email: carers@carersact.org.au
- Drug and/or alcohol counselling
Fees may apply depending on services accessed and individual carer circumstances.
Contact:
| Fax: | 02 6296 9999 |
| Phone: | 1800 242 636 |
Opening Times:*
| Weekday: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Website: www.carersact.org.au
Email: carers@carersact.org.au
- Social Support
Fees may apply depending on services accessed and individual carer circumstances.
Contact:
| Phone: | 1800 242 636 |
| Fax: | 02 6296 9999 |
Opening Times:*
| Weekday: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Website: www.carersact.org.au
Email: carers@carersact.org.au
- Disability day programs & activities
Fees may apply depending on services accessed and individual carer circumstances.
Contact:
| Phone: | 1800 242 636 |
| Fax: | 02 6296 9999 |
Opening Times:*
| Weekday: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Website: www.carersact.org.au
Email: carers@carersact.org.au
- Support groups
Fees may apply depending on services accessed and individual carer circumstances.
Contact:
| Fax: | 02 6296 9999 |
| Phone: | 1800 242 636 |
Opening Times:*
| Weekday: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Website: www.carersact.org.au
Email: carers@carersact.org.au
- Planned activity groups
- Disability information/referral
Fees may apply depending on services accessed and individual carer circumstances.
Contact:
| Phone: | 1800 242 636 |
| Fax: | 02 6296 9999 |
Opening Times:*
| Weekday: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Website: www.carersact.org.au
Email: carers@carersact.org.au
- Assistance - Daily Tasks/Shared Living
- Assistance - Employment
- Assistance - Life/Transition Planning
Life transition planning includes mentoring, peer support and focus on individual skill development., assistance with decision making, daily planning, budgeting, coordination of supports, life/transition planning, specialist support coordination, support connection.
Contact:
| Phone: | 02 6296 9900 |
| Fax: | 02 6296 9999 |
Opening Times:*
| Weekday: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Website: http://www.carersact.org.au/
Email: carers@carersact.org.au
- Behaviour Support
- Better Start Program
Better Start program
Fees may apply depending on services accessed and individual carer circumstances.
Contact:
| 1800 number: | 1800 242 636 |
| Fax: | 02 6296 9999 |
Opening Times:*
| Weekday: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Website: www.carersact.org.au
Email: carers@carersact.org.au
- Carer Support Phone Service
- Community Participation
Outside of School Hours Care for Teenagers with Disability, development of skills for community, social and recreational participation, group based activities.
Contact:
| Phone: | 02 6296 9900 |
| Fax: | 02 6296 9999 |
Opening Times:*
| Weekday: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Website: http://www.carersact.org.au/
Email: carers@carersact.org.au
- Life Skills Development
Individual personal life skills development & training, includes public transport training & support, Skills development in a group, group social skills development, individual social skills development, numeracy, literacy, money / financial management skills development, parenting training relating to disability, training for carers/parents, training in planning and plan management.
Contact:
| Phone: | 02 6296 9900 |
| Fax: | 02 6296 9999 |
Opening Times:*
| Weekday: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Website: http://www.carersact.org.au/
Email: carers@carersact.org.au
- Plan Management
Financial and service intermediary activities, financial and service intermediary set up costs, financial intermediary - set up costs, financial intermediary monthly processing.
Contact:
| Phone: | 02 6296 9900 |
| Fax: | 02 6296 9999 |
Opening Times:*
| Weekday: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Website: http://www.carersact.org.au/
Email: carers@carersact.org.au
- Respite Care Phone Service
- Training for Travel Independence
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