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Contact Us

Carer Advisory Service
For information, referral, advocacy, problem solving, developing options, counselling appointments and workshops.
1800 242 636*

Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centre
For information on community aged care and disability services in your area and all respite enquiries.
1800 052 222*
For emergency respite after hours call: 1800 059 059*

Carers ACT Belconnen Office
Ground Floor
Churches Centre
54 Benjamin Way
Belconnen ACT 2617

Ph: (02) 6296 9900
Fax: (02) 6296 9999


Carers ACT Torrens Office

1 Torrens Place
Torrens ACT 2607

If you are interested in Membership please Click here

*An Australian Government Initiative. Free local call. Mobile phones charged at mobile rates.

Whats On
Craft Group
Members work on their own craft items, group projects and learn new craft skills in a friendly environment. Meets Monthly.

9.30am Thursday, 22nd January

Contact Lindy on 6296 9900 or lindyw@carersact.asn.au

For more events please click here
Latest News
- Annual Report 2007 - 2008
Now available to read here...

- Having your say about the National Disability Strategy
As part of an ongoing commitment to the rights of people with disability, the Australian Government is developing a National Disability Strategy (the Strategy). The Strategy will be developed in close consultation with the Australian community, disability and carer peak bodies, employers, industry experts and state and territory governments.

- New Strategic Plan for 2008-11
Read it here.

- Better Support for Carers
Carers ACT's Submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Family, Housing and Youth Inquiry into Better Support for Carers.

- Centrelink Carer Payment Application