CARERS AUSTRALIA

http://www.carersaustralia.com.au

The ‘gateway’ to Carer websites, and also an excellent resource for research, policies & advocacy information.

 

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FaHCSIA

http://www.facs.gov.au/internet/facsinternet.nsf/disabilities/carers-nav.htm

FaHCSIA helps to support carers of people with a disability or severe medical condition, or who are frail aged, through the provision of income support, income supplement payments and other forms of assistance.

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ARE YOU CARING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS FRAIL AGED, ILL OR HAS A DISABILITY?

http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/individuals/carer_index.htm

This site, published by Centrelink, is an excellent resource for Carers searching for information regarding Carer Payments and the Carer Allowance.

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WORKING CARERS GATEWAY

http://www.workingcarers.org.au/

The Working Carers gateway is not just great for working carers – the tips in the e-newsletter can be helpful for any carers. Also features an Indigenous Portal.

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THE PRINCESS ROYAL TRUST FOR CARERS

http://www.carers.org/

Though this is a British site, the stories and information still apply to carers all around the world. One of the best features is a Carers chat room.

 
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THE PRINCESS ROYAL TRUST FOR CARERS
‘YOUNG CARERS NET'

http://www.youngcarers.net/

Read up on blogs written by other young carers, or just learn about ways to cope with school or depression. You can also chat to other young Carers in the chat room or post on the discussion boards. Also has a free monthly newsletter.