News

New Carer Card launches

Available from July 2010

In recognition of the significant social and economic contribution that carers make, the Victorian Government has announced a Victorian Carer Card which is now available.  The Carer Card will offer practical discounts to carers on a range of products and services, such as public transport, retail, leisure, education and health and wellness.
 

Carer South Newsletter

Winter 2010 Issue out now
Janie Sweeney

The Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre Southern Region 'Carer South News' Newsletter is a quarterly newsletter containing information and articles of interest to carers living in the Southern Metropolitan region of Melbourne.

sites/www.carersouth.org.au/files/news/Carer%20South%20News%20Winter2010_FINAL.pdf

Support for National Disability Insurance Scheme grows

The proposed National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) aims to introduce a new national safety net, ensuring peace of mind for all Australians should they or someone they love become severely disabled.

Fact Sheet - Community Service Sector Acronyms

Sharon Clifford

List of commonly used acronyms to help you navigate the community services sector.

sites/www.carersouth.org.au/files/news/Acronyms.pdf

Sharon Clifford

9076 4069

Fact Sheet - Aids & Equipment Program

Sharon Clifford

A summary of the Victorian Aids & Equipment program, including types of aids covered, eligibility & contact details.

sites/www.carersouth.org.au/files/news/Aids_Equipment.pdf

Sharon Clifford

9076 4069

Urgent Carer Respite Phone Number Changed

Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre Southen Region
Janie Sweeney

The phone number for CareLine, our 24 hour helpline telephone service for urgent carer respite and support, has changed to 1800 052 222.

Fact Sheet - Wellbeing, Ten tips for maximising wellbeing

Sharon Clifford

This Fact Sheet contains tips for maximising your wellbeing, and to help you manage during those stressful times.

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