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Help and support for carers

Find out about the support available to carers who provide ongoing care to family or a friend with a disability, a chronic illness, a mental illness or to a person who is frail and requires assistance to carry out everyday tasks.

   
 
Information about carers, some facts and figures.
 
     
   
 
Support is available to carers to help you maintain your own physical and mental health.
 
     
   
 
Taking a break (respite) is vital in order to maintain your own health if you are caring for someone. 
 
     
   
 
What to do if you need urgent help in your caring role.
 
     
   
 
Find information, support and help specifically for young carers in an ongoing unpaid caring role.
 
     
   
 
As an Aboriginal or Torres Stait Islander carer, you may need specific support in your caring role.
 
     
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