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Year: 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…

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.…

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/

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]

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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New Male Carer Support Group

We have just launched a new support group specifically designed for male carers! The group meets on…

Food Additives – Nutrition Australia Workshop

Accredited Practising Dietitian Leanne Elliston will help you gain a greater understanding of all the weird and…

Managing Life as a Carer

This three-part program is for both experienced carers and those new to caring. It is an exploration…