New support services for carers

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Carers can now access greater support with the introduction of the new Carer Gateway support service. New services include carer support planning, counselling, peer support, carer directed support packages, planned and emergency respite services.

These services are free for anyone caring for a family member or friend who is living with a disability, a long term medical condition, mental illness, alcohol or drug dependency or someone who is frail due to age.

Getting help early can make a big difference to a carer's life, reducing stress and improving wellbeing. Carer Gateway is encouraging all family and friend carers to access support early to ensure they receive the support and services they need.

Carer Gateway provides practical information and advice and connects carers with local services in their area. Carers can access these services by calling 1800 422 737 or visiting www.carergateway.gov.au

Anyone can become a carer at any time - through the birth of a child who may have a disability, as a result of a loved-one's accident or illness, if someone close to you has a long-term health condition or an addiction and sometimes because the people we love simply get older.

Whatever your circumstance, Carer Gateway is a great free resource available to all carers.

Carers NSW is the dedicated Carer Gateway Service Provider across Hunter New England, Central Coast and the North Coast of NSW, and will provide services to carers in this region.

No matter where you are located, you can phone Carer Gateway on 1800 422 737 and be directed to the Carer Gateway Service Provider in your region who will help identify the supports best suited to your needs.

Carer Gateway is funded by the Australian Government, who are investing $550 million in support services for carers across the country.

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