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.

Mental Health Carers Voice Program

If you are caring for someone with mental illness and are interested in creating a better mental health system, then we would like to hear from you.

Through our Mental Health Carers Voice program you have ample opportunity to influence current reforms to the mental health system, both at the ACT and national levels.

You can get involved by:

• Becoming a representative on government and community working groups and committees.
• Contributing to the debate through consultations and forums.
• Sharing your personal stories and perspectives on key issues through the media.

Throughout 2012 we will host training modules to help strengthen your knowledge, skills and confidence to get actively involved. Topics range from understanding how committees work and effective communication to media training. 

At the end of 2011 we will launch the Mental Health Carers Voice website, which will provide all the information about the program as well the latest mental health news and events.

Meanwhile, if you would like to get involved or find out more call Lydia on 6296 9900 or email mhcarers@carersact.org.au.

For upcoming Mental Health Carers Voice events, please click here.