Helpful Resources for Carers

Autism Awareness Australia

Resources, education, and practical support for autistic individuals, families, carers, and educators.

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Beyond Blue

Provides mental health support, online resources, and counselling services for people experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, or burnout.

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Carers Australia

The national peak body representing Australia’s carers, offering information, advocacy, resources, and links to support services in each state and territory.

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Carer Gateway

A national support service providing free counselling, coaching, respite support, practical assistance, online skills courses, and peer support for carers across Australia.

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Carers Victoria

Providing advocacy, support services, education, and resources for unpaid carers across Victoria.

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Cerebral Palsy Alliance

Cerebral Palsy Alliance provides support, therapy, research, advocacy, and assistive technology services for people living with cerebral palsy and similar disabilities, along with support for families and carers.

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Deaf Australia

Deaf Australia is the national peak organisation representing Deaf people who use Auslan, advocating for accessibility, inclusion, language rights and community support.

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Disability Gateway

The Disability Gateway helps people with disability, their families and carers find the information, services and support they need in Australia.

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Down Syndrome Australia

Down Syndrome Australia is the national peak body for people with Down Syndrome and intellectual disability, offering advocacy, education, resources, and support for individuals, families, carers and communities.

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Head to Health

A government-funded mental health resource hub connecting individuals and carers with trusted mental health information, programs, and services.

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Inclusion Australia

Inclusion Australia is the national peak body for people with intellectual disability and their families, advocating for inclusion, rights, accessibility, and greater community participation.

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Lifeline Australia

24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services offering confidential support via phone, text, and online chat.

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NDIS

Information about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), including eligibility, funding, planning, and supports available for participants and families.

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Physical Disability Australia

Physical Disability Australia is a national advocacy organisation led by people with physical disability, working to promote inclusion, equal opportunity, accessibility and community connection.

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Raising Children Network

Evidence-based parenting information and disability-specific resources for parents and carers of children and young people.

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Services Australia

Australian Government agency supporting Australians by efficiently delivering high-quality, accessible services and payments on behalf of the government.

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Valid Victorian Advocacy League For Individuals With Disability

VALID is an award-winning organisation that has been at the forefront of advocating for people with a disability in Victoria.

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Vision Australia

Vision Australia provides services, advocacy, assistive technology, and support for people who are blind or have low vision, as well as resources and guidance for families and carers.

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Young Carer Bursary Program

The Young Carer Bursary Program helps young carers to study and manage their caring roles by reducing their need to work.

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