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Getting help through Carer Gateway

Carer Gateway aims to make your life easier.

By calling Carer Gateway, you will be connected with a new Australia-wide network of Carer Gateway service providers. They will talk through what you need and help you to find local services and support to help you.

Learn about how to access Carer Gateway services

Real Carers Real Stories – In Their Own Words

Meet 10 carers from a diverse range of backgrounds who have agreed to share their story through the Real Carers, Real Stories – In Their Own Words digital photographic exhibition.

Aakriti, Elaine, Faten, Josephine, Leanne, Monira, Nidhi, Robina, Sylvia, and Thuy share with us what a day in the life of a carer is like and how Carer Gateway has supported them.

Am I a carer?

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Anyone can be a carer.

Many people don’t see themselves as carers. They are just children, parents, partners or friends who care for someone close to them.

If you are a carer, you can get help and support from the government and other organisations.

Find out if you are a carer

Real-life stories

'I became a carer out of necessity.' Triston's story

Where it all began Tracey never anticipated that she would be a carer. Tracey's story

Meet Sonia Sonia's story

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Planning for emergencies

Emergencies can happen anytime. If you are a carer, planning for emergencies will help you to cope even when things go wrong.

What is respite

‘Respite’ or ‘respite care’ is when someone else takes care of the person you care for, so that you can have a break. A break can give you time to do everyday activities, deal with stress and look after yourself. When you are a carer, it’s important to regularly take time for yourself to rest and recharge.

At home

As a carer, you help the person you care for with many activities in and around the home. Understanding what you need to do and what help you can get can make your life easier.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Department of Social Services acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present.

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Emergency

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