Help for Carers
Information, Links to Services, Peer Support, Mentoring and Advocacy is offered by Gippsland Carers Committee members - we are as close as your telephone, send a message to us by using our Contact Us Tab on the Main Menu of our website or you can visit us at:
CoAbility - 215 Princes Drive, Morwell - Office hours every Tuesday from 10am to 2pm - Phone: 0474 162 786. CoAbility is wheelchair accessible. No appointment necessary, pop in for a chat or a cuppa.
Carer Support Groups are currently on hold until a new leader can be found. We are able to have group meetings in our new office, so if you can help or want to join for new friendships and information let us know by dropping in or phoning Gippsland Carers during office hours. Call us on 0474 162 786.
Respite
National Respite for Carers Program - in your region 1800 052 222 - Emergency respite - Outside Business Hours - 1800 059 059 - www.commcarelink.health.gov.au
DHS Disability Services - Intake and Response 1800 783 783
Services and Support
Carers Victoria Services & Supports - control/click on http://www.carersvictoria.org.au/advice/services-supports
Victorian Government Carers Card – free discount & benefits card for unpaid primary carers in Victoria application forms available through: DHS telephone Carer Card Information Line 1800 901 958 or online at www.carercard.vic.gov.au
Victorian Centrelink Offices - Disability, Sickness and Carers Line – 13 27 17- http://centrelink.findnearest.com.au/findnearest.asp?groupid=931
Centrelink Carers Webpage - http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/individuals/carer_index.htm?OpenDocument&nav=footer
National Continence Helpline – 1800330 066 – www.continence.org.au
Lifeline Information Service – Your mental Health and self-help resource - 131 114 www.lifeline.org.au
Aged Care Info Line – 1800 500 853 - www.health.gov.au
Aged Care Complaints Investigation Scheme-1800 550 552- www.agedcareaustralia.gov.au
Home and Community Care [HACC] Program in Gippsland
The Home and Community Care (HACC) Program provides a range of basic support services to frail older people and people with disabilities who are experiencing difficulties in managing daily tasks but who wish to continue living at home. The Program also supports their carers and families.
Latrobe City Council – Aged and Disability Services 1300 367 700
South Gippsland Shire Council – Aged and Disability Services 5662 9370
Baw Baw Shire Council – Aged and Disability Services 5624 2411
Central Gippsland Health Service (Wellington Shire area) 5143 8600
Bass Coast Shire Council - 1300 226 278
Gippsland Lakes Community Health (East Gippsland area) 5155 8300
For more information about HACC services go to:- http://www.health.vic.gov.au/hacc/hacc_victoria
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