Carer Advisory Service
For information, referral, advocacy, problem solving, developing options, counselling appointments and workshops.
1800 242 636*
Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centre
For information on community aged care and disability services in your area and all respite enquiries.
1800 052 222*
Carers ACT Northside (Main office)
2/80 Beaurepaire Crescent
HOLT ACT 2615
Ph: (02) 6296 9900
Fax: (02) 6296 9999
The Cottage
Dementia Respite - Low Care
117 Denison Street
Deakin ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6285 2082
Fax: (02) 6282 5784
Fraser House
Disability Respite for Mature Carers
30a Kerrigan Street
Fraser ACT 2615
Ph: (02) 6259 9555
Fax: (02) 6259 9333
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*An Australian Government Initiative. Free local call. Mobile phones charged at mobile rates.
Carers ACT Membership
Carers ACT is the recognised and expert voice with and for Carers, as well as being the major provider of Carer services and supports in the ACT.
Carers ACT is a member-based organisation incorporated under the ACT Associations Incorporation Act 1991 and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.
Vision: Caring is accepted as a shared community responsibility.
Mission: Leading change and action with and for Carers.
Who can Join?
People who would like to join Carers ACT must support its vision and mission and agree to abide by the organisation’s rules and regulations. These can be found in the Carers ACT Constitution, which is available on our website www.carersact.asn.au
Why Become a Member?
Joining Carers ACT is a way to show your support for the organisation and gives you the opportunity to be involved in making a difference for Family Carers in the ACT. When you join you add strength to our work and volume to our voice. Membership also means that your voice is heard at the local and national levels, helping ensure both the government and public understand what works for Carers and what needs improvement. Carers ACT assists by collating your views into reports, submissions, and demonstrating evidence of Carers’ current needs.
Other membership benefits include:
- Members receive four editions of the Carers Circle magazine per year.
- Members are invited to special events and forums.
- Full Members can attend and vote at our Annual General Meeting.
- Current Carers receive a free ticket when accompanying their cared for person to ACT’s Hoyts, Dendy and Limelight cinemas and also at Questacon (membership card must be shown).
Please note: You do not have to be a Member to access Carers ACT services
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For more information about membership, click here
For questions about membership, email: membership@carersact.asn.au
To join, download the membership application form (or email us and we will send you a form) and return it to us at:
Membership
Carers ACT
80 Beaurepaire Crescent, Holt
ACT 2615
