Technology for Carers

Carer Support

Carer support kits, including kits for young carers and indigenous carers, together with kits in multiple languages are available from the Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centres on frecall 1800 052 222. Calls from mobile phones are charged at applicable rates. The type of kit may vary between states and territories.

Difficulties around continence can pose extra strains for carers. Carer continence kits are also available from the Commonwealth Carer Resource Centre. The National Continence Helpline is a free telephone service that provides information from trained continence nurses who can refer you to local sources of help and offer personal advice and counselling. Contact the National Continence Helpline on 1800 330 066.

Day Centres and Respite Services

Sometimes carers need more of a break. For information about local care and support services, including respite for carers, phone Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centres on freecall 1800 052 222*. For emergency respite support outside business hours, phone freecall 1800 059 059* (*Calls from mobile phones are charged at applicable rates).