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.
Media
Carers ACT is committed to communicating the issues that affect unpaid family Carers, with the aim of generating discussion about the contribution Carers make and the supports that are available to them.
We proactively seek avenues to publicise the issues that affect Carers. We can facilitate interviews between the media and special media trained Carers who are willing to share their caring experiences and stories. Our dedicated and professional staff are also capable and willing to speak publicly about the issues that affect Carers, policy decisions and current topics that influence Carers and their families.
Media Releases – 2011
- National Carers Strategy
- Carers Australia –NDIS Report
- Carers_Australia_Better Start
- 20110510_Budget 2011
- media_release_act_budget_2011
Media Releases – 2010
- Mental Health Carers Report 2010
- 101_Directory_of_Mental_Health_Services_-_November_2010[1]
- Media Release – Carers Need Time Off
- Carers Advocacy Service – Media Release
- Carer Recognition Bill – Passed
- Role of Carers Formally Recognised in Legislation
- $40.9 billion – annual replacement value of informal care
- Anyone Anytime can become a carer
- R the family carers you know OK?
- Older carers just keep on caring
- Carers Australia welcomes renewed focus on National Carer Strategy
- Carers Australia congratulates the Gillard Government
- Caring and living with Parkinson’s
- Advancing the participation of young carers during the UN International year of youth
- Carers doing it tough
- Carers can’t wait – they need commitment now!
- No commitment to family carers!
- Aged care must include family carers
- Don’t Wait – Our Future is Now! Carers Australia Election Platform 2010
- A positive start for children and people with a disability
- Carers must be included in mental health policies and future funding
- Male carers must make time for their own wellbeing
- More help needed for young people with a disability to move out of residential aged care
- Investment in ‘invisible health workforce’ remains out of sight
- Carers are integral to the aged care system – where are they?
- Family carers must have a place in aged care reforms
- From disadvantage to equality for young carers?
- Carers Australia welcomes National Carer Recognition legislation
- March a time to acknowledge female carers
- Support needed to ensure care for generations to come
- Minister Burch Ageing Priorities and Initiatives – Media Release
Please have a look at our latest media releases and do not hesitate to contact us on 02 6296 9900 if you would like to pursue Carer stories through Carers ACT.
