Providing services for carers throughout Tasmania including:
- information, referral and advice
- carer support and well-being check
- free counselling
- mindfulness and therapeutic groups
- support for young carers
- links to support groups
Freecall™ 1800 242 636
National Carer Gateway
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
One of the core aims of the NDIS is to better support families and carers in their caring role.
My Aged Care
My Aged Care aims to make it easier for older people, their families and carers to access information on ageing and aged care, have their needs assessed and be supported to find and access services.
Freecall™ 1800 200 422
Supporting carers, relatives and friends of people with mental ill health through:
- Telephone information and referral
- Peer support groups, day and evening
- Connecting people with networks, services and community groups
- Carer engagement and participation through Regional advisory groups
- Facilitate carer representation on committees, boards, organisations and networks
- Resources and libraries
- Community awareness and education
- Carer education, workshops and seminars
- Forums and education to community, services, schools and professional workforces from a carer perspective
Freecall™ 1800 985 944
Dementia Australia represent the 459,000 Australians living with dementia and the almost 1.6 million Australians involved in their care.
Freecall™ National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500
Gateway Service – Grandparents caring for grandchildren
Operated by Baptcare and Mission Australia, Gateway Services is the single entry point to all family and disability services in Tasmania, including services for grandparents caring for grandchildren.
Freecall™ 1800 171 233
beyondblue – the national depression initiative
Information for carers and relatives of people who have either just been diagnosed, are recovering, or are in the early stages of depression/anxiety.
Call (charges apply) 1300 224 636
The Office of eSafety is committed to helping young people have safe, positive experiences online and encouraging behavioural change, where a generation of Australian children act responsibly online—just as they would offline.
The Office of eSafety provide online safety education for Australian children and young people, a complaints service for young Australians who experience serious cyberbullying, and address illegal online content through the Online Content Scheme.
Tasmanian Carer Action Plan 2017-2020
The Tasmanian Carer Policy 2016 recognised the commitment of unpaid Tasmanian carers and supports them in their caring role, and their active participation in economic, social and community life for themselves and the people for whom they care.
The Tasmanian Carer Action Plan (Action Plan) was developed to implement the Carer Policy.
The Action Plan included actions the Tasmanian Government is already taking to recognise and support carers in their community and work settings, and through the way it is delivering services.
Tasmanian Government Concessions
The Tasmanian Government offers a wide range of concessions and discounts on the cost of government services to people on low and fixed incomes, including assistance to afford basic services like electricity, healthcare, housing, education and transport.
Call (charges apply) 03 6232 7050
A photo ID card for people with disability who require lifelong support from a companion carer to participate at community venues and events. Cardholders present their card at participating organisations when purchasing a ticket or paying an admission fee, and receive a ticket for their companion carer at no charge.
Freecall™1800 204 224
To be eligible for the free lifelong Tasmanian Seniors Card you must be:
- A resident of the State,
- 60 years of age or over, and
- Not working more than 20 hours per week in paid employment.
To join, take three pieces of identification (one showing proof of your Tasmanian address and one your date of birth) to Service Tasmania.