I am caring for someone:
And I am a First Nations or CALD Carer
For you
Common Grounds – A First Nations Carers Podcast

Care Planning – First Nations

It is estimated that between 25 and 30% (roughly 500,000) of all Australian carers are from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
Culture impacts on all aspects of a person’s life and each CALD community, and each person within the community, is different so it is important to not stereotype.
When providing support to someone from a CALD background consider:
- differences in expectations about family involvement in decision making
- any impact of gender from their cultural perspective
- the significant impact that stigma, discrimination and trauma may have on their life
- being patient when communicating and asking when unsure about something
- some people will prefer a worker who speaks their language and understands their culture, while others will prefer someone from outside their community
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) carers do not always identify as carers even though they make up a large proportion of the hidden carer population.
Multicultural Groups

Carers ACT provides social connection programs and groups. Our groups team organise a range of activities to cater for different interests and cultural groups.
Sri Lankan Social Group – Tuesdays from 11am
Indian Social Group – Most Fridays from 11am
Muslim Social Group – meeting times varies.
Italian Social Group –
Contact Groups
Social Groups for Carers and Others

Events and groups you can attend with the person you care for
Carers ACT provides social connection programs and groups for anyone with a My Aged Care social connection code. Our groups team organise a range of activities to cater for different interests and cultural groups.
While our focus is always on Carers and their wellbeing, we understand that most people will at some point on their life provide unpaid care to a family or friend. Social groups are one way we can help to build resilient, connected communities and foster support networks.
Our social groups are accessible to anyone with a social support code through My Aged Care (over 65’s or over 55s for First Nations people).
Contact Groups Team See current social groupsPeer Support Groups

Peer Support Groups can help you make connections with other carers who understand and improve your wellbeing.
Carers ACT runs regular in-person support groups in north and south Canberra.
See our Support Groups
Prefer to connect online?
Carer gateway offers online peer groups.
Online self-paced services
Carer Skills
The Carer Gateway provides online Carer Skills courses offering information, insights and practical tips to help you develop new understanding and skills important in your caring role.
Self-guided Coaching Service
The online Carer Gateway Self-guided Coaching Service provides you with the opportunity to explore how your caring role affects different areas of your life.
Go to Self-paced CoachingSocial Groups

Sharing stories, knowledge and experience with other carers can remind you that you’re not alone. You can do this with people in your area by finding an event for you.
Carers ACT runs many special interest groups for carers and the people they care for.
See Groups & Activities
Coaching
Coaching
Coaching is about taking time out to think about your own wellbeing and consider how you can find space in your life to balance your needs and the needs of the people you care for.
Work one-on-one with a coach to identify, explore and move towards your own personal goals.
Delivered by Carers ACT and funded by Carer Gateway.
Counselling
Counselling
If you are feeling stressed, anxious, sad or frustrated, a counsellor can talk with you either in person or over the phone in the comfort of your own home.
Care Planning

When you connect with Carers ACT, one of the first people you are likely to talk to is a care planner. Our team of care planners have a deep understanding of what it’s like to be a carer because many of us have taken on a caring role ourselves.
We can work in partnership with you to identify your needs as a carer, support you with skills and resources, help you have more time for yourself, foster relationships and navigate the mental health system.
For the person you care for
Common Grounds – A First Nations Carers Podcast

Multicultural Groups

Carers ACT provides social connection programs and groups. Our groups team organise a range of activities to cater for different interests and cultural groups.
Sri Lankan Social Group – Tuesdays from 11am
Indian Social Group – Most Fridays from 11am
Muslim Social Group – meeting times varies.
Italian Social Group –
Contact Groups
Social Groups for Carers and Others

Events and groups you can attend with the person you care for
Carers ACT provides social connection programs and groups for anyone with a My Aged Care social connection code. Our groups team organise a range of activities to cater for different interests and cultural groups.
While our focus is always on Carers and their wellbeing, we understand that most people will at some point on their life provide unpaid care to a family or friend. Social groups are one way we can help to build resilient, connected communities and foster support networks.
Our social groups are accessible to anyone with a social support code through My Aged Care (over 65’s or over 55s for First Nations people).
Contact Groups Team See current social groupsSocial Groups

Sharing stories, knowledge and experience with other carers can remind you that you’re not alone. You can do this with people in your area by finding an event for you.
Carers ACT runs many special interest groups for carers and the people they care for.
See Groups & Activities