Feeling isolated as a carer? You’re not alone. Carer Gateway is here to help!
Our free Carer Peer Support Groups connect you with other carers who understand your situation. Here, you’ll find a safe and supportive space where you can share experiences, encouragement and advice. Join a group near you.
Why join a carer peer support group?
In-person peer support groups help you meet other carers in your local community in a warm and inclusive environment. Our groups are guided by trained facilitators who shape discussions around meaningful topics. They’re designed to fit around you, so we have both face-to-face and online groups running during the year. We also run health and wellbeing events where you can learn about different ways to manage your caring role.
Joining a peer support group can help you:
- Find a safe space to share your experiences with others who understand
- Get support from people on a similar journey
- Build resilience and feel less isolated
- Get practical advice from other carers
- Develop connections with other carers.
Online Community Forum
The Carer Forum is Carer Gateway’s online chat room, open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It’s a safe, anonymous space where you can connect with other carers. Here, you can benefit from interacting with others who face similar challenges in their caring roles.
More information
You may be a carer if you are looking after someone with disability, a medical condition, mental illness or who is frail due to age.
All carers can access Carer Gateway services at any time in their caring journey.
To join a peer support group, you must be registered with Carer Gateway. Call 1800 422 737 on Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm or fill out a callback form.
It’s free.
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