Do you provide care or support to a veteran?

Across Australia, there are more than 2.65 million unpaid carers. That’s one in nine people!

If you are a carer of a veteran, the Australian Government’s Carer Gateway can help.

The Carer Gateway was designed by carers for carers, and provides free services and support for unpaid carers supporting a family member or friend with a disability, medical condition or mental illness or who is frail due to age. Services available include tailored support packages, counselling, coaching, peer support, help with accessing emergency respite and online skills courses.

A carer might look after someone 24 hours a day and help with daily activities, or they might look after someone who only needs a little bit of help. Responsibility, care, compassion, and love are all reasons why someone will step forward to provide unpaid care. Most unpaid carers primarily help with tasks like shopping, housework, cooking, home maintenance and providing transportation.

For more information, call Carer Gateway on 1800 422 737 Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm or go to the Carer Gateway website.