national carer counselling brochure
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NatioNal Carer CouNselliNg Program
1800 242 636
Talk to someone about your caring
the NatioNal Carer CouNselliNg Program Provides short term CouNselliNg serviCes sPeCifiCally for Carers.
Counselling is about talking to someone who can assist you to make a difference to your caring role. Seeking counselling is about looking after you. There are a range of emotions that carers experience and dealing with them is not always easy. Talking with someone can help.
Counselling is delivered across Australia by qualified professional counsellors – all you need to do is call 1800 242 636* to make an appointment.
Counselling is offered in a variety of ways, including face to face, via telephone, email and Skype or in a group.
Counselling can assist you with:
• Coping skills
• Grief and loss issues
• Transition issues
• Practical problem-solving techniques
• Emotional support
• Health and wellbeing
Carers provide unpaid care and support to family members and friends who have a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness, an alcohol or other drug issue or are frail aged.
*This 1800 242 636 phone service is only available during business hours and it is a free call from a landline. Mobile calls at mobile rates.
If you are a carer and would like to talk to a counsellor call 1800 242 636 to make an appointment.
Go to www.carersaustralia.com.au to connect with your state or territory Carers Association.
This national service is funded by the Australian Government.
Carers ACT Ph (02) 6296 9900
www.carersact.org.au
Carers NSW Ph (02) 9280 4744
www.carersnsw.asn.au
Carers NT Ph (08) 8944 4888
Carers QLD Ph (07) 3900 8100
www.carersqld.asn.au
Carers SA Ph (08) 8291 5600
www.carers-sa.asn.au
Carers TAS (03) 6231 5507
www.carerstas.org
Carers VIC Ph (03) 9396 9500
www.carersvictoria.org.au
Carers WA (08) 9928 7400
www.carerswa.asn.au