Advance care planning
Advance care planning involves planning for your future healthcare. Learn about who can benefit from it and how to go about creating a plan.
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Caring for others
At some point during our lives, we will most likely need some type of care or support and many of us will become carers.
Carers are everyday people who provide unpaid and ongoing care and support to someone they know who has a disability, mental illness, drug or alcohol dependency, chronic condition, end-of-life-health or who is frail.
Support for carers
Carer Gateway is a national online and phone service that provides practical support and information for carers.
Carers Australia and the Network of Carer Associations can also provide information on counselling, support groups and ways to connect with other carers:
Aged care services
As you get older you may need help managing everyday activities. Find out if you are eligible for aged care services, or respite services for carers.
Assistance dog
Assistance or service dogs are trained to help people living with disability. Find out more about assistance dogs, their training and NDIS funding on this page.
Caring for someone with cancer
If you care for someone with cancer, here is some useful information and resources on carer roles and emotional and financial support for you.
Disability services and allied healthcare
Learn about the allied health professionals who work with people with disabilities. Discover how you can get support to access them.
Disability services and the NDIS
Read about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which provides government funded disability services to people living with disability.
Guide dogs
Guide dogs, also called seeing eye dogs, are trained to help people who are blind or visually impaired to travel safely and independently.
Help to remain living at home if you have a chronic disease or serious illness
Home care offers many benefits for people with chronic illness or frailty. It can help you maintain your independence and stay living at home.
How to help someone who is misusing drugs or alcohol
Drug and alcohol misuse is when their use becomes a problem. Learn strategies and resources to help someone who is misusing drugs or alcohol.
How to help someone with depression
Supporting someone with depression can be challenging. Learn to recognise the signs, how to talk to someone with depression and where to get help.
Looking after a sick child
Mild illnesses are common in children. Learn how to care for your child and know when their condition is more serious and you need medical help.
Mobility aids
Mobility aids can help you get around and make daily activities safer and easier. Learn when you might need mobility aids and how to access them.
Residential aged care
Find information and resources here on residential aged care services that provide accommodation and support for people who can no longer live at home.
Respite care
Caring for someone can be physically and emotionally exhausting, but respite care can help relieve stress. Find out more about respite care here.
Support for carers of people with dementia
Caring for someone with dementia can be rewarding, hard and stressful. There are organisations that can help with training, support and financial aid.
Support for parents of children with cancer
If your child is diagnosed with cancer, you will have many challenges ahead. Read about coping with your child’s diagnosis and where to go for support.
Supporting someone with a mental illness
Supporting someone with a mental illness can be difficult. Learn about looking after yourself and geting support while supporting another person.