Do you provide informal care to a family member or friend with a disability, mental health condition, medical condition, drug or alcohol dependency or how is frail due to age?
If you answered yes, Carer Gateway is here for you! Carer Gateway is an Australian Government initiative which provides free services and support for carers. Services available through Carer Gateway include, tailored support packages, respite care, counselling, peer support groups and more.
If you are a carer, know someone who is a carer or would just like to know more about Carer Gateway, come down to 6-8 Strathden Street, Kyogle on Thursday, 9 June from 9am to 3pm to talk to one of the team from Carer Gateway, and learn more about the services and support that may be available to help you in your caring role.
Carers can also contact Carer Gateway on 1800 422 737 Monday to Friday 8am-5pm or visit www.carergateway.gov.au for more information.