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Carers NSW

ILC Reference NO 91:37:002
Item sourced from ILC NSW database


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Short Description
This government programme is designed to support and assist relatives and friends caring for friends and relatives who for reasons of illness, frailty and/or disability are unable to care for themselves. Carer source Centres have been established to act as a centralised contact point to improve carers' ability to gain access to information and advice.

Price Guide
Approx Price: $0.00
Price Date: 12/06/2009


More Details
The Carer Resource Centres aim to:
. Improve carers' access to a wider range of information which is more
reliable and relevant;
. Improve access to available services and assistance, particularly respite care services;
. Ensure services are more appropriate to the needs of carers and those they care for;
. Improve carers' capacity to undertake their caring role;
. Increase appropriate use of volunteers for carer support;
. Enhance recognition and awareness of carers' role and needs among service providers and agencies, groups, health professionals and organisations.

The Carer Resource Centres provide connections with a national network of 56 Carer Respite Centres established to improve access to assistance when carers need to take a break from caring in an emergency or on a regular basis.

Carers NSW also publishes a monthly newsletter.
Provides a free "Carer's Support Kit" on becoming a member.


Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
CARERS NSW INC,   SYDNEY, NSW

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