Caring for a child
Sonia’s story
Nancy’s story
Tracey’s story
Belinda’s story
Gary W’s story
Bec’s story
Louise’s story
Dolly’s story
Chris S’s story
Debra’s story
Puspa’s story
Call Carer Gateway for support and services. Select option 1 to speak with your local service provider.
1800 422 737 Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm local time
In an emergency or if someone is in danger Triple Zero 000
If you are in crisis, anxious or depressed and want to talk with someone Lifeline 13 11 14 for anyone
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 for people aged 5 to 25
If you suddenly find you can’t provide care, for example if you become ill or injured, call Carer Gateway for help with accessing emergency respite.
1800 422 737 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
As a carer, it’s important to know that you are not alone. There are more than 2.65 million carers in Australia. Just like you, they have hopes, challenges, happiness, sadness, frustration and success in their role.
Find out about their lives and journeys as carers.
Sonia’s story
Nancy’s story
Tracey’s story
Belinda’s story
Gary W’s story
Bec’s story
Louise’s story
Dolly’s story
Chris S’s story
Debra’s story
Puspa’s story
Deena's story
Magnolia's story
Sierra's story
Tash's story
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