Carers Links

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.

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Support for carers from the government

State Government

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.

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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

NDIS: Fact Sheet (PDF 189KB) - produced by Carers SA

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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
Email westerncarers@carers-sa.asn.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

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Carer Services – Regional and Country

Eyre Peninsula

Carers SA - Eyre Carers
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 – South East Carers
Phone 8291 5600
Email contact@carersupport.org.au

Northern SA (including Pt Pirie, Pt Augusta, Whyalla)

Carers SA - Northern region
Phone 8291 5600
Email contact@carersupport.org.au

River Murray and Mallee

Carers SA - River Murray Mallee Carers
Phone 8582 5485 or 8539 1300
Email contact@carersupport.org.au

Southern Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island

Carers SA – Southern Fleurieu Carers
Phone 8291 5600
Email contact@carersupport.org.au

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