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.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Carers ACT Support Groups provide a safe, supportive and welcoming environment for you to share your experiences with other Carers who may be in a similar situation as you. Call 6296 9900 for more information about these free groups.

NORTHSIDE CARER SUPPORT GROUP
When: 10am–12pm. First Wednesday of each month.
Where: Room 2, Belconnen Community Centre, Swanson Court, Belconnen
Facilitator: Alison

SOUTHSIDE CARER SUPPORT GROUP
When: 10.30am–12pm. Second Tuesday of each month.
Where: Tuggeranong Community Centre, 245 Cowlishaw Street, Tuggeranong
Facilitator: Lydia

MALE CARERS SUPPORT GROUP
When: 11am. Second last Tuesday of each month.
Where: Canberra Southern Cross Yacht Club, Lounge, Lotus Bay, Yarralumla
Facilitator: Lydia

PARENTS OF SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN WITH A DISABILITY
When: 11am–12.30pm. second Thursday of each month
Where: Carers ACT Belconnen, Churches Centre, Benjamin Way, Belconnen
Facilitator: Lucinda

MATURE CARERS SUPPORT GROUP
Carers over 65 with a daughter or son with a disability are invited to our support group.
When: 10am–12pm. Bi-monthly, please call for dates
Where: Primal Balance Meeting Room, Torrens Shops
Facilitator: Isabelle

YOUNG CARERS (AGED 7–10) BOYS AND GIRLS
This group meets monthly to have fun and share experiences.
When: 4–5pm. First Tuesday of each month.
Where: Carers ACT Belconnen, Churches Centre, Benjamin Way, Belconnen
Contact: Natalie on 6296 9938

YOUNG CARERS - GIRLS SUPPORT GROUP 12–15 YEARS
The girls meet monthly to do a range of activities depending on their interests.
When: 4–5.15pm. Third Wednesday of each month.
Where: Carers ACT Belconnen, Churches Centre, Benjamin Way, Belconnen (other locations at times to be advised)
Contact: Natalie on 6296 9938

MENTAL HEALTH CARERS SUPPORT GROUP
This is a new support group for family members and friends caring for someone living with mental health issues.
When: 6–8pm. Fourth Tuesday of each month
Where: Woden Smith Family, Cnr Launceston St and Easty St, Phillip
Contact: Lindy on 6296 9900

If you would like to know more about the counselling and support services at Carers ACT please call the Carer Advisory Service on 1800 242 636*.