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Information sheets for carers

Many carers in the community are unaware of the range of services available to support them in their caring role.  Following are information sheets designed by the Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre Southern Region (CRCCSR) to introduce carers to the service and its potential benefits. 

For GPs supporting people who are in a caring role, follow the links below to a range of resources including printable information sheets for carers.

Carelink is another program offered by CRCCSR and is a free, phone information service operating weekdays 9.00am to 5.00pm.. Carelink can provide carers, professionals (including GPs) and the wider community with current details about community support services.

All CRCCSR services can be contacted by calling *1800 052 222.

Please let us know if this information is useful to you by using the arrow at the bottom of this page to provide feedback.

AGED
For carers of people who are 65 years of age or older
DEMENTIA & BEHAVIOUR
For carers of people living with dementia,
experiencing behaviours of concern

DISABILITY OR CHRONIC ILLNESS
For carers of people with a disability or chronic illness 
who are less than 65 years of age
MENTAL HEALTH
For carers of people with a severe mental illness
  YOUNG CARERS
For carers under 25 years of age who are the main
provider of care and support to a relative or friend


GP Liaison Group

Our GP Liaison Group is building relationships with local Divisions of General Practice to understand the needs of GPs and enhance supports to carers.  We welcome any feedback, comments and suggestions about this website and how we can improve the way we work with you. Please click on the arrow.


 


Latest Research

Please contact us if you would like to learn more about the latest developments in dementia and behaviours.  We will be happy to share this with your practice.  Read more.

 

Free Interpreter Service.  Did you know?

GPs can access free interpreter services via Telephone Interpreter Service (TIS).  All you have to do is

  • Call 131 450 to register in advance
  • Provide your Medicare Provider number and your Medical Registration Number
  • Receive access to a GP priority number.

Thereafter, the service is free and accessible for GPs in your practice.

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