Am I a carer?

Carers are usually family members or friends who provide support to someone living at home who has a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, dementia or who is frail aged. 

This support enables the person to continue living in his or her home. Carers may be parents, partners, brothers, sisters, friends or children.  Carers come from all walks of life, from different ethnic backgrounds and are all ages. 

Carers may care for a few hours a week or all day every day.  Some carers are eligible for government benefits.  Other carers are employed or have a private income.

Caring for others can be complex and demanding and a carer may require assistance in a range of ways to ensure their own health and wellbeing. Each person’s experience of caring is likely to be different and may be enhanced by the provision of information, support, education, training or counselling.

For more information about the services available to you or to simply chat with a qualified professional, please contact CareLine on 1800 052 222.