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
If you are interested in Membership please click here
*An Australian Government Initiative. Free local call. Mobile phones charged at mobile rates.
What is Carers ACT?
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 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 fulfil our mission with and on behalf of Carers. We are governed by a volunteer board of directors with family caring and professional skills who set the strategic direction of the organisation and oversee financial and legal governance.
What we do
- Deliver Carer services and support programs
- Lead change through representation, policy development and advice to government
- Provide information, education and training for Carers and service providers.
Vision
Caring is accepted as a shared community responsibility.
Mission
Leading change and action with and for Carers.
Definition
Carers provide unpaid care and support to family members and friends who have a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness or who are frail aged.
Guiding Principles
- Carer centred practice
- Carer participation in decisions
- Family friendly and inclusive processes
- Access and equity
- Recognising cultural diversity
- Respect for Indigenous culture and heritage
- A skilled and valued workforce
- Learning and future orientation
- Working from an evidence base
- Collaboration and partnership
- Openness and accountability
For further information see our Strategic Plan
To view a copy of our Constitution click here
