Support for carers from community organisations
- Carers SA - South Australia's largest provider of services to carers.
- UnitingCare Wesley Bowden - provides support to carers of people with mental health issues.
Support for carers from the government
State Government
- DHS 'How we Help - Carers' - DHS funds a selection of services and programs aimed at supporting carers’ wellbeing, connection to services and community.
- Carers information on sa.gov - topics include Aboriginal carers, carers and employment, carers' rights and legislation, complaints and advocacy, emergency help for carers, money matters, respite and other support and young carers.
Commonwealth Government
- Carer Gateway - a national service that provides practical information and resources to support carers
- Financial assistance for carers - information on Centrelink assistance for carers
- Disability and Carers - list of current programs, services and payments available to carers, compiled by the Commonwealth Department of Social Services.
Carer Services – Metro and Adelaide Hills
Adelaide Hills
Carers and Disability Link
Phone Strathalbyn: 8549 1299
Email woodside@cadl.support
Post to 7 Catherine Street, Strathalbyn SA 5255
Carers and Disability Link
Phone Woodside: 8389 7383
Email woodside@cadl.support
Post to 39 Onkaparinga Valley Road, Woodside SA 5244
Barossa Area
Carers and Disability Link
Phone 8562 4000
Email barossa@cadl.support
Post to 15 Second Street, Nuriootpa SA 5355
Northern Suburbs
Northern Carers Network Unit, Centacare Catholic Family Services
Phone 8228 8900
Email ncnenquiries@centacare.org.au
Post to 15/130 Peachey Road, Davoren Park SA 5113
Southern and Eastern Suburbs and CBD
Carer Support and Respite Centre Inc
Phone 8433 9555
Email RespiteTeam@carersupport.org.au
Western Metropolitan
Carers SA
Phone 8291 5600
Carer Gateway 1800 422 737
Email info@carerssa.com.au
Post to 338 Tapleys Hill Road, Seaton SA 5023
Yorke Peninsula and Clare Valley
Carers and Disability Link
Phone 8821 2444
Email enquiries@cadl.support
Carer Services – Regional and Country
Eyre Peninsula
Carers SA
Phone 8291 5600
Carer Gateway 1800 422 737
Email info@carerssa.com.au
Phone 8291 5600
Email contact@carersupport.org.au
Lower North Region
Carers and Disability Link
Phone 8389 7383 or 8549 1299
Email admin@sacountrycarers.org.au
Mt Gambier and Limestone Coast
Carers SA
Phone 8291 5600
Carer Gateway 1800 422 737
Email info@carerssa.com.au
Northern SA (including Pt Pirie, Pt Augusta, Whyalla)
Carers SA
Phone 8291 5600
Carer Gateway 1800 422 737
Email info@carerssa.com.au
River Murray and Mallee
Carers SA
Phone 8291 5600
Carer Gateway 1800 422 737
Email info@carerssa.com.au
Phone 8582 5485 or 8539 1300
Email contact@carersupport.org.au
Southern Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island
Carers SA
Phone 8291 5600
Carer Gateway 1800 422 737
Email info@carerssa.com.au
Phone 8291 5600
Email contact@carersupport.org.au
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
- NDIS: Families and Carers - information about supports in the community provided by the National Disability Insurance Scheme
- My NDIS Pathway - information on the NDIS for people with disability, their families and carers
Foster Carers
Learn more about becoming a foster carer. Department of Child Protection - phone 1300 236 783
Screening Checks
Check your screening status or application
Phone the DHS Screening Unit on 1300 321 592