What is the Carer Gateway
Carer Gateway is an Australian Government initiative for Carers in Australia. It provides a mix of free online, telephone and in-person supports, services and advice. These services have been designed and tested by Carers to help reduce stress and build resilience in the caring role.
The Australian Government works with a range of health and Carer organisations across Australia, known as Carer Gateway service providers, to deliver services to carers no matter where they live in Australia.
Carers SA is the lead Carer Gateway provider in South Australia.
What services are available through Carer Gateway?
Tailored Support Packages
Tailored support packages are designed to provide you with services and support specific to your needs to help you in your caring role.
Counselling
If you feel stressed, sad or frustrated, it may help to speak with a counsellor to discuss your situation. They can provide strategies to help you work through your emotions.
Coaching
Self-guided Coaching – provides you with the opportunity to explore how your caring role affects different areas of your life.
In-person Coaching – offers you the opportunity to work one on one with a coach to identify, explore and move towards your own personal goals.
Peer Support Groups
In-person peer support groups – meet with others in your local area who also care for a family member or friend.
Online community forum –join the online written discussions to engage with other people who also care for a family member or friend.
Planned and Emergency Respite
‘Respite’ or ‘respite care’ is when someone else takes care of the person you care for, so that you can have a break.
Vocational Training Program
The Vocational Pathways Program offers Carers flexibility to achieve your goals with three pathways to choose from:
- Study Pathway
- Work Placement Pathway
- Self employment Readiness Pathway