Carer Resources

    Support for carers from community organisations

    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

    Inclusive SA

    State Disability Inclusion Plan

    Page last updated 8 January 2025