Carers Information Health Services
You might not think of yourself as a Carer. In truth many carers see themselves as a family member who look after a person they love, not as a Carer. Carers come from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds, and provide care for a variety of reasons. There are approximately 904,000 carers in NSW. Carers are everyday people who provide unpaid and ongoing care and support to someone they know who has a disability, mental illness, drug or alcohol dependency, chronic condition, end-of-life-health or who is frail. Below are some services and pathways that can help you if you are a Carer.
| Name: | Carer Gateway |
| Phone: | 1800 422 737 |
| Website: | https://sydneynorthhealthnetwork.org.au/communityhealth/end-life-care-health-services/ |
| Description: | Carer Gateway is a national online and phone service that provides practical information and resources to support carers. The interactive services finder helps carers connect to local support services. |
| Referral Required: | No |
| Name: | Carer Gateway |
| Phone: | 1800 422 737 |
| Website: | https://www.carergateway.gov.au/ |
| Description: | Carer Gateway is a new national service funded by the Australian Government. Carer Gateway includes a website and phone service for carers to access practical information and support. |
| Referral Required: | No |
| Name: | Carer Gateway LGBTI resources |
| Phone: | 1800 422 737 |
| Website: | https://www.carergateway.gov.au/resources-for-lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender-intersex-carers |
| Description: | You can find here a list of organisations that provide health-related programs and services for the LGBTI community. |
| Referral Required: | No |
| Name: | Carer Respite Centre |
| Phone: | 1800 052 222 |
| Website: | http://www.carersnsw.org.au/advice/time-for-yourself/about-respite |
| Description: | The Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centres (CRCC) provides emergency respite for carers. |
| Referral Required: | No |
| Name: | Carers NSW |
| Phone: | 1800 242 636 |
| Website: | https://www.carersnsw.org.au/ |
| Description: | Provides information, support, and counselling for carers in NSW. |
| Referral Required: | No |
| Name: | Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Memory Clinic |
| Location: | Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Health Service Palmerston Road, Hornsby NSW 2077 |
| Website: | http://www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Services/Directory/Pages/Memory-Clinics-Hornsby-Ku-ring-gai.aspx |
| Description: | The aged care department is a comprehensive service available for people living in the community. The multidisciplinary team at the memory clinic provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, management and treatment of memory disorders. |
| Referral Required: | Yes |
| Name: | Manly Hospital Memory Clinic |
| Location: | Manly Hospital, Building 2, Level 2, 150 Darley Road Manly NSW 2095 |
| Website: | http://www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Services/Directory/Pages/Memory-Clinics-Manly-Hospital.aspx |
| Description: | Provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, management and treatment of memory disorders. |
| Referral Required: | Yes |
| Name: | Mona Vale Memory Clinic |
| Location: | Mona Vale Community Health Centre, 10 Coronation St, Mona Vale 2103 |
| Website: | http://www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Services/Directory/Pages/Memory-Clinics-Mona-Vale.aspx |
| Description: | Provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, management and treatment of memory disorders. |
| Referral Required: | Yes |
| Name: | My Aged Care |
| Phone: | 1800 200 422 |
| Website: | https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/ |
| Description: | My Aged Care website is here to help you navigate the aged care system. It can provide you with information on aged care for yourself, a family member, friend or someone you’re caring for. You can call the My Aged Care contact centre on 1800 200 422 between 8am and 8pm on weekdays and between 10am and 2pm on Saturdays. The My Aged Care contact centre is closed on Sundays and national public holidays. |
| Referral Required: | No |
| Name: | NDIS |
| Phone: | 1800 800 110 |
| Website: | https://ndis.gov.au/about-us/what-ndis.html |
| Description: | The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides support for Australians with disability, their families and carers. The NDIS supports people with disability to build skills and capability so they can participate in the community and employment. |
| Referral Required: | No |
| Name: | Northern Beaches Memory Clinic |
| Website: | http://www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Services/Directory/Pages/Memory-Clinics-RNSH.aspx |
| Description: | The aged care department is a comprehensive service available for people living in the community. The multidisciplinary team at the memory clinic provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, management and treatment of memory disorders. |
| Referral Required: | No |
| Name: | Northern Sydney Local Health District - Carer Support Service |
| Phone: | 02 9462 9488 |
| Website: | https://www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/carer/Pages/default.aspx |
| Referral Required: | No |
| Name: | NSLHD Carer Support Services |
| Phone: | (02) 9462 9488 |
| Email: | NSLHD-Carers@health.nsw.gov.au |
| Website: | http://www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/services/carer |
| Description: | Caring is rewarding but it can also be daunting. NSLHD Carer Support Services provide tailored information, support and advice to help you in your caring role. Available Monday to Friday 9am to 4:00pm. |
| Referral Required: | No |
| Name: | Royal North Shore and Ryde Hospital Memory Clinic |
| Location: | Community Health Centre Level 3, 2C Herbert St, St Leonards, NSW 2065 |
| Website: | http://www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Services/Directory/Pages/Memory-Clinics-RNSH.aspx |
| Description: | The aged care department is a comprehensive service available for people living in the community. The multidisciplinary team at the memory clinic provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, management and treatment of memory disorders. |
| Referral Required: | Yes |