Being a carer within the LGBTIQA+ community can look different for everyone.
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Like you, your caring role is unique. You might be supporting a friend, relative, current or ex partner, housemate, or someone within your wider community. While caring can bring moments of joy, it’s not always easy, and you may feel overwhelmed, burnt out or like no one understands what you’re going through. If you’re also navigating your own disability, chronic health condition or mental health challenges, things can feel even more complex. |
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It’s important to know that you are not alone. Carer Gateway provides free support and services to support your health and wellbeing.
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We recognise your caring role is unique, and the support you receive should reflect that. What helps one person may be different for another, which is why our support is tailored to your needs. Through Carer Gateway you can access:
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Services are available in-person, online or over the phone, and may be one-off, short-term or ongoing. It’s free, not means tested and there are no citizenship requirements.
I am a carer – what should I do next?
Do you supports someone who has:
- chronic or terminal illness
- 殘障
- a mental health condition
- age-related frailty.
You may be:
- Coordinating their appointments
- Advocating for them in medical settings
- Organising medications
- Managing life admin
- Providing emotional support
Being a carer doesn’t always mean you’re looking after someone you live with, are in a relationship with, or even someone you’re very close with. The type of support you provide can vary and change over time.
If any of the above sounds familiar, you may be a carer and eligible for free support.
使用此服務不需要轉診。
請於當地時間週一至週五上午 8 點至下午 5 點致Carer Gateway (照護者入口) 1800 422 737，或在此處要求回電。
大多數服務都是免費的。您可能需要支付喘息服務的費用。這將在服務開始前與照護者討論。
Visit our LGBTIQA+ resources page to find more LGBTQIA+ services.
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