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A Book for
Carers |
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| Lean on Me: Cancer through a Carer's
Eyes, a book written by Lorraine Kember, is about her husband's
battle with mesothelioma (asbestos related cancer) and her emotional
journey as she cares for him. It includes helpful information on
topics such as: cancer pain management, symptom control, palliative
care, quality of life and coping with grief. |
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Commonwealth Respite and
Carelink Centres |
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| Commonwealth Respite and Carelink
Centres are information centres for older people, people with
disabilities and those who provide care and services. Centres
provide free and confidential information on community aged care,
disability and other support services available locally, interstate
or anywhere within Australia. |
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Carer Allowances and
Payments - Centrelink |
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| Carer allowances are available from
Centrelink for people who care at home for someone who has a
disability, is frail aged, or chronically ill. There is no income or
assets test. Carer payments are available from Centrelink for
carers who are unable to support themselves through work because of
the demands of their carer role. Payments are means tested. Ph: 13 27 17 |
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Carers Australia |
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| Carers Australia is the national peak
body for carers. The website includes a range of useful
information, resources and links. |
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Carers
NSW |
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| Carers NSW is a government funded association
supporting carers who look after relatives or friends who have a
disability, a chronic illness or are frail aged. Its mission is to
resource and empower carers to provide the best care they can while
maintaining their own good health and well being. |
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Carers Queensland |
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| Carers Queensland (also known as Queensland Council of Carers) is the peak body
for carers in Queensland and is dedicated to advancing the
recognition of the carers role. |
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Carers Victoria |
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| Carers Victoria offers direct services to support
carers in their caring role, as well as education, training and
advocacy programs to increase awareness of carers and carer's
issues. |
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Carers
WA |
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| The Carers Association of Western Australia, known
as Carers WA, is a non-profit community based
organisation and registered charity dedicated to improving the lives
of the estimated 200,000 family carers living in Western Australia. |
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Carers SA |
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The Carers SA aims to empower carers to
participate in partnership with government and non-government
organisations for the provision of better services, to improve the
conditions under which carers work, and to increase recognition of
carers' contribution to the South Australian community and economy. |
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Carers Tasmania |
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Carers Tasmania endeavours to promote the roles
and interests of carers at all levels of the Tasmanian community to
enhance their quality of life. |
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Carers
ACT |
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| The Carers Association of the ACT (CAACT) provides
information, counselling, education and support for people who have
taken on caring responsibilities. |
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Carers NT |
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| Carers NT provides support services
for carers with a service philosophy that accords them the
admiration and respect that they deserve. |
