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
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*An Australian Government Initiative. Free local call. Mobile phones charged at mobile rates.
Employed Carers Program
Finding a balance between work and care
In the ACT we have an estimated 43,000 Carers, many of whom need support from their employers to continue to work as their caring responsibilities progress and change.
The aim of the Employed Carers Program is to support Employed Carers to remain in the workforce while continuing to care for a family member or friend who is over 65, is frail aged or has early stage dementia, but who is able to stay at home during working hours.
The Employed Carers Program also aims to provide support to enable Carers, who are currently at home, to return to part-time or full-time work.
• Are you juggling your work and caring responsibilities?
• Do you worry about the person you care for being home alone?
• Are you thinking of leaving work because of your caring responsibilities?
• Do you want to return to work but are not sure how to manage
work and caring?
The Employed Carer Program can provide supports to
enable Carers to continue or return to work, providing case by case
support and appropriate services, including:
• Arranging services for the cared for person such as home visits,
phone calls, Meditrack devices and Meals on Wheels
• Providing support for the cared for person to attend appointments
and provide companionship as required
• Access to day programs in aged care centres
• Support and referrals to enable Carers to attend training to
return to work
• Referrals to other required services
The Employed Carer Coordinators can assist in discussions
with your employer about Flexible Work Practices, which can include:
• Flexible starting and finishing times
• Compressed working hours
• Annualised working hours
• Job sharing or part-time employment
• Working from home
• Flexible holidays to fit in with alternative care arrangements
More information
Employed Carers Program – information for Employees
Become and Employer of Choice – information for Employers
Your Colleague Could Be a Carer - Employed Carers Program Poster
Visit www.workingcarers.org.au to access the Working Carers Support Gateway
Please contact us on 6296 9900 or carers@carersact.com.au
