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*
For emergency respite after hours call: 1800 059 059*
Carers ACT Belconnen Office
Ground Floor
Churches Centre
54 Benjamin Way
Belconnen ACT 2617
Ph: (02) 6296 9900
Fax: (02) 6296 9999
Carers ACT Torrens Office
1 Torrens Place
Torrens ACT 2607
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.
COUNSELLING
Now available in Tuggeranong!
How can I access counselling services?
Counselling services are provided by appointment only. Organise
an appointment by contacting us on: 1800 242 636. If you are
phoning after hours, please leave your name, contact number and a time
when you can be reached at this number. Your call will be returned the
same or next working day.
Confidentiality is our priority. We will endeavour to find you an appointment
as soon as possible.
Where and when can I access counselling services?
You can access our counselling services at our offices in Belconnen and Torrens as well as at the Tuggeranong Community Centre. Counselling appointments are available during the following times:
- Belconnen: Monday to Friday from 9am till late and Saturdays from 9am till 12noon.
- Torrens: Monday to Friday from 9am till late.
- Tuggeranong: Friday from 9am till 5pm.
How can counselling help?
The feelings you experience as you go through your caring journey can be some of the most confusing and overwhelming you will ever encounter.
Counselling can help you make sense of your new or ongoing life as a Carer, whether in specific areas such as dealing with bereavement or separation from a loved one, or with the more general feelings of stress, anxiety and depression you may experience in your caring role.
A counsellor may help you to manage conflict in your caring role as well as the many other issues affecting the emotional wellbeing of Carers. Counsellors at Carers ACT are qualified professionals who specialise in caring issues. All Carers are welcome to access our confidential counselling service in a supportive environment.
