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)

    Foster Carers

    Learn more about becoming a foster carer. Department of Child Protection - phone 1300 236 783

    Safe Work Instructions (SWI)

    Safe work instructions (SWIs) help carers to perform a variety of care activities safely and competently.
    Safe work instructions (SWI)

    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 13 September 2023