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Year: 2020
Dec
22
2020
Holiday Shutdown Period
CARERS ACT will be closed for the holiday period from Friday 25 Dec 2020 and will reopen on Monday 4 Jan 2021. The Carer Gateway service will be operating during this period. Please call 1800 422 737 if you require support during this time. We wish all CARERS a happy…
Oct
15
2020
National Carers Week 2020 Launch at Government House
Carers Australia, Carers ACT and a considerable large group of carers met His Excellency David Hurley the Governor General Of Australia and his wife Linda McMartin at Government House in Yarralumla to celebrate Carers Week 2020. See here a recording of the live stream we broadcasted on our Facebook Page.…
Oct
08
2020
What was in the Federal Budget that will benefit Carers?
Carers and their loved ones are set to benefit from additional support payments and a $3.9 billion boost to the NDIS. Read the full article on the link below. https://communitycarereview.com.au/2020/10/07/budget-win-for-carers/
Oct
01
2020
Carers Week 2020 – 11 to 17 of October – The Veronicas are our ambassadors
Lisa and Jess care for their mum, Colleen, who has a rare degenerative disease: progressive supranuclear palsy. They say their caring experiences have given them a greater strength and love for their mum.   [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=28WzN2Rdp9s&feature=emb_logo[/embed]    
Sep
30
2020
New complimentary service for mature aged carers of a person with disability
Are you over 65 and caring for a younger person living with disability who is not connected to the NDIS? Carers ACT has been funded to provide you with support through the NDIS Community Connector Program OUR COMMUNITY CONNECTOR WILL Explain the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and how to…
Jun
10
2020
Telehealth Support
With the introduction of Telehealth at Canberra Health Services, patients at the Canberra Hospital or the University of Canberra Hospital, now have the option of attending medical appointments by video conference. Telehealth allows you, or the person you care for, to attend a specialist medical appointment at either the Canberra…
Apr
06
2020
Integrated Carer Gateway service delivery system goes LIVE today
Today 6th of April 2020, the Australian Federal Government implements the second stage of its national Integrated Carer Support System. In addition to the online supports available on the Carer Gateway website, carers will now receive services from local service providers authorised by the Carer Gateway. Carers calling the Carer…
Feb
03
2020
Understanding ACT Rates-Rebates and Utility Bills-Concessions
Dear Carers, Please see below valuable information in regards to rebates and concessions available for pensioners and concession card holders. RATES: From the ACT revenue website. https://www.revenue.act.gov.au/home-owner-assistance/rates-assistance?result_1060955_result_page=2 Rebates  If you’re a home owner in the ACT and receive a Commonwealth Government pension with entitlement to a Pensioner Concession Card, a…
Jan
13
2020
Bushfire Information and Support from NDIS
The current bushfire situation across the country is impacting a number of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants, their families, carers and providers. Easy to understand information is available in the latest NDIA Newsletter: HERE Detailed information for participants and providers affected by bushfires is available on the NDIS and disaster…
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