Central Coast HACC Providers

Carers are family members, partners or friends who provide support to someone who has a disability, chronic illness, is frail aged or with a mental illness.

They provide support with personal care & emotional contact.

Caring can be rewarding but stressful, however there are services and information available to support carers.

Carer Support Unit (Northern Sydney Central Coast Health)

Dr Sian Keane - Manager
Jann Harrison & Margot Lipscombe & Maureen Strudwick
Carer Support Officers

Phone: (02) 4320 5556
Fax: (02) 4320 5555

Carer Support
PO Box 361(Beane Street)
Gosford NSW 2250

Commonwealth Carelink & Respite Centre (auspiced by Northern Sydney Central Coast Health)

Phone: 1800 059 059

Commonwealth Carelink & Respite Centre
PO Box 361(Beane Street)
Gosford NSW 2250

http://www.nscchealth.nsw.gov.au/carersupport/

http://www.respiteoptionscc.com.au

HACC Services also provide services to Carers - go to the Service Page of this website to check out what HACC Services are available on the Central Coast

Central Coast Support Groups and Service Directory

http://www.nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au/carersupport/cc/servicedirectory.shtml

Carers NSW & Carer Line 1800 242 636
http://www.carersnsw.asn.au/

An association for Carers; Information & referral; Free Carer Support Kit; Emotional support, Counselling Programs

Working Carers Support Gateway
http://www.workingcarers.org.au/

This website has information to help you manage work, caring and your personal life.

Surviving The Maze Carers Australia

www.survivingthemaze.org.au/

"Surviving the maze" is a series of approximately 60 information sheets written specifically for people who are caring for an older family member or friend.
Everything from starting caring, to dealing with the hospital system, to being a carer in residential care is covered. You will find answers to the questions you have long wanted to ask � and learn things that you didn't know to ask!

NSW Health www.health.nsw.gov.au

NSW Carers Action Plan 2007 - 2012

Information on the department's programs, policies, and services.

The NSW Carers Action Plan outlines the NSW Government�s commitment to carers over the next 5 years.

Young Carers Project 1800 242 636
http://www.youngcarersnsw.asn.au/

Information and support for young carers, their families & interested others.

Department of Ageing, Disability & Home Care - DADHC
http://www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au/

Information on services & supports for older people, people with disabilities and carers.

Aged Care Australia

www.agedcareaustralia.gov.au/

Alzheimers Australia

http://www.alzheimers.org.au/

Includes comprehensive information from various sources to help people make informed decisions about aged care options