Carer support schemes

Belongside Families is a non-for-profit organisation that supports families with children aged 0-8 years with a developmental delay or disability and medical needs. Kindred offers a range of programs to help support and connect parents and caregivers.

Carer Gateway is an Australian Government website providing free services and support for carers.
Carer Gateway provides a range of free services and support just for carers that are delivered in-person, online, and over the phone.

Carers NSW works with all carers regardless of their age, location, life-stage or circumstances. This includes those caring for individuals with support needs relating to ageing, disability, health and mental illness.

ENVISAGE is a free online or face-to-face peer support program that has been co- designed with parents, carers, service providers, health professionals and researchers and includes a dedicated First People’s program.

Anyone in Australia can call Medicare Mental Health National Phone Service either for themselves or on behalf of someone they care for to find the best mental health and wellbeing support for them. Make a free call to the national phone service on 1800 595 212 (weekdays 8:30am-5:00pm, excl. public holidays).

Medicare Mental Health Check In provides free guided digital support for you to take care of your mental health and wellbeing early. Working one step at a time, this service will help you build practical skills and confidence to feel more prepared for life’s ups and downs. It’s completely free for people living in Australia, no referral or diagnosis needed.

Build the life you want for your family. Parent Pathways is a free, flexible, voluntary service for parents and carers of children under six. You set the goals; a Mission Australia Parent Coach supports you step-by-step to reach them – in ways that work for you. 

• Free, voluntary, flexible support tailored to your situation. 
• Your own Parent Coach to listen, encourage, and help you take the next step. 
• Sessions in person, by phone or video – times that suit family life.
• Financial support for attending sessions; help toward costs involved in your goals may be available.

Free professional coaching for parents and carers of teens (12-18 years) in Australia.

The Get Healthy Service helps people over the age of 16 living in NSW to have better health and wellbeing. It’s a free customised program to help you reach your diet and health goals.

ermha365 supports carers to ‘put themselves first’ with self-care strategies, peer support, education, information and social groups.

One Door Mental Health is a leading mental health service provider specialising in severe and enduring mental illnesses. One Door coordinates a range of carer support groups.

Intereach provides services and supports to children and families, including people with disability, in the Riverina-Murray region of NSW.

The Carer Connection Helpline assists mental health carers to navigate the NSW mental health system.

Association for Children with a Disability supports families with children with a disability by offering them supports suchas counselling for families and siblings, peer support and advocacy support.

Spectrum offers support for carers, including respite support, day outings and social support, home assistance, and assistance with navigating services; this service is available in Illawarra NSW.