There are other supports and services in the ACT and Southern NSW that may be helpful to carers.

Carer Education

CIT Skills for Carers | CIT Skills for Carers provides flexible training for family carers in the ACT. Training is available through short courses, workshops or on an individual basis. There are no fees for this training.

Dementia Australia | offer a range of short education courses around the topic of dementia

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) | Workshops to support families and carers of children on the Autism Spectrum

The Health Care Consumers Association (HCCA) |  runs free training courses to help people navigate the health system, learn about their healthcare rights and how to use their knowledge as a consumer to advocate for themselves and their community.

Imagine More | regularly host workshops for family carers of people with disability to help them enjoy a rich and meaningful life, with a deep level of belonging in their community.

idmh e-Learning 3DN provides free eLearning about intellectual disability to professionals, carers and consumers.

Health & Fitness

Heart Foundation Walking is Australia’s largest free walking network. It is a social, fun and easy way for people to walk and be active.

Lift for Life is a resistance training program for people with or at risk of developing type 2 diabetes and other chronic conditions.

LiveLighter is a program which aims to encourage Australian adults to lead healthier lifestyles – to make changes to what they eat and drink, and to be more active.

Directorates

Carer Gateway
Help finding the right advice services and support for carers. Free call 1800 422 737 Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm

ACT Community Directory
The ACT Community Directory helps you find services, community organisations and support groups in the Canberra region

ACT Health Find-a-Health Service
ACT Government online directorate connecting you to health services in the community

Capital Health Network
Capital Health Network plays a pivotal role in supporting general practice, primary, aged care and community care services to better meet the health needs of the community.

Assistive Technology

The ACT Independent Living Centre (ILC ACT) is a service of ACT Health that provides information on assistive technology.  The service is available to all ACT residents and visitors from surrounding regions of NSW.

Technology for the Aged and Disability ACT (TADACT) is a not-for-profit organisation that custom modifies equipment to assist people with a disability.

Transport

Community Bus (Community Services #1)  Narrabundah Community transport available for the frail, aged, younger disabled or their carers.

Community Transport (Communities@Work) Tuggeranong Assisting clients to have continued independence and confidence by transporting them to medical appointments, social and community activities and shopping centres.

Community Transport (Northside Community Service) Dickson Provides transport options to assist people to attend activities, undertake chores and participate in the community outside of the home.

Community Transport (Belconnen Community Service) Door to door community transport service and wheelchair accessible community bus service for eligible people requiring transport support to participate in everyday activities.

Community Transport (Woden Community Service)  Provides transport to older persons and people with a disability who live independently within the community, with or without the support of carers.

Community Transport (Communities@work) Gungahlin  | Assisting clients to have continued independence and confidence by transporting them to medical appointments, social and community activities and shopping centres.

Flexible Bus Service Canberra | Free bus service for the elderly and other people who have suffered a disability or mobility issue.

Snowy River Cooma Monaro Community Transport | Provides transport for health, disadvantaged, frail aged, disabled residents and their carers of the Snowy River and Cooma-Monaro Shire.