Carer Services

Supporting unpaid family carers

Carers ACT is the leading provider of carer services in the ACT.  It is also the peak body for mental health carers.  Services include carer advocacy, counselling, support groups and flexible respite options, such as house cleaning, child care, shopping and so on.  Visit www.carersact.org.au for further information.

A range of other community services provide supports for carers in Canberra.  To access the list of service providers, click here.  

If you wish to talk to someone about carer services, phone:

• Carers ACT on 1800 242 636
• Mental Health Foundation ACCESS Information and Referral line on 1800 985 944 (ACT residents only) or 02 6282 6658 (national callers).

For more information, please visit About the Guide.