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Item Details
Working Carers Support Gateway Website
ILC Reference NO 91:37:003
Item sourced from ILC NSW database
Short Description
The Working Carers Support Gateway website is for NSW carers generally, and low income and isolated carers in particular, who have both caring and workplace responsibilities. The site offers relevant information and support.
Price Guide
Approx Price: $0.00
Price Date: 27/06/2008
More Details
Developed by the Lismore based Disability and Aged Information Service Inc. (DAISI), the website provides direct information support state wide for busy working carers. The vision for the Gateway project is that working carers are valued, respected and supported to achieve balance in their work and home life. It has been funded by the Dementia, Carers & Disability Unit of NSW Health.
. The Gateway project will help the working carer identify and access support services in their local area and assist them to maintain their health, finances and sanity.
. It provides a one-stop-shop of practical information that busy working carers can access via the Gateway website 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
. The website focuses heavily on industrial relations advocacy and financial planning advice. It contains lists of services for working carers; information - including medical information; fact sheets; advice and links.
. Working carers are able to subscribe free to a weekly electronic newsletter, join an online discussion group for added support, and contribute stories that reflect on their experiences with employers, services and families.
Who is a working carer?
Working carers are defined as those who do caring work for two or more hours per week and also hold down casual, part time or full time paid work, as distinct from 'at home' carers. They may live with the person they care for, or live separately.
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WORKING CARERS SUPPORT GATEWAY,
LISMORE, NSW
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