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.

Upcoming Events

Below are our general carer social events. We also organise education and training events as well as events under our Mental Health Carers Voice program.

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Day Trip to the Royal Canberra Show – Friday 24 February
Carers are invited to join us for a day at the Royal Canberra Show. Tickets and information will be distributed prior to the event. Carers are to make their own transport arrangements to and from the show.
When: 10.00am-3:00pm on Friday 24 February 2012
Where: The Carers Hub, Carers ACT - 2/80 Beaurepaire Crescent, Holt.
Free for Family Carers
RSVP: Phone 6296 9908 or email rsvp@carersact.org.au by Friday 17 February

The Carers Coffee Club
This is a bi-monthly drop-in group open to all Carers.
Join us for morning tea, enjoy a coffee and meet other Carers.
When: 10.00am-12.00pm on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.
Where: Carers Hub, Carers ACT, 2/80 Beaurepaire Crescent Holt 

Carers Craft Group
Members work on their own craft items, group projects and learn new craft skills in a friendly environment.  Join us for a chat and morning tea. 
When: 9.30am – 12.30pm on the fourth Thursday of each month
Where: Carers Hub, Carers ACT, 2/80 Beaurepaire Crescent Holt   

Art Appreciation Group
The Group meets at the National Gallery of Australia to view and learn about the various exhibitions. Carers can also enjoy a coffee afterwards in the Gallery Café. 
When: 10.00am on the third Tuesday of each month.
Where: Meet at the main entrance of the National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Place
RSVP: Contact Eleanor on 6296 9908 or at rsvp@carersact.org.au