Summary

Walking with Carers is an information resource to support the many carers in NSW providing care and support to family members and friends who have disability, mental illness, a chronic condition, terminal illness or who are frail.

It provides a range of useful information, advice and contacts to assist carers including:

  • their rights within NSW Health care system
  • the location of acute and community health services
  • information on availability of payments and allowances
  • contact details for Commonwealth Respite and Carelink centres
  • tips for working carers, young carers and Aboriginal carers and
  • information and tips for carers on looking after themselves.​
File Link: Walking with Carers in NSW
File Size: 1672 kb
Type: Brochure
Date of Publication: 28 October 2012
Author: Community Care and Priority Populations
SHPN: 110133
ISSN: 978-1-74187-598-0