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Cultural and identified needs for carers
If you feel that you are caring for someone in one or more of the broad categories below, read on for information that is relevant to your specific requirements.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Culturally and linguistically diverse people
- Rural or regional areas
- Veterans
- People who are financially disadvantaged
- Older people with disabilities
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Aged care services are offered to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in their own communities as part of the National Aged Care Strategy.Read more: Caring for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person
Culturally and linguistically diverse people
There are a wide range of projects aimed at increasing ethnic community participation in aged care decision making. There are also short-term care opportunities to give you a break, with culturally appropriate services that may suit your needs.Read more: Caring for a person who is culturally and linguistically diverse
Rural or regional areas
More and more projects are starting up in rural areas to ensure that people who live outside cities enjoy comparable levels of service. This page will help you find out more about the services available in your area that will help you in your caring role.Read more: Caring in rural or regional areas
Veterans
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs runs a variety of support groups and training sessions for carers of veterans and veterans who are carers. These cover everything from how to handle grief and loss, to stress management and other coping skills.Read more: Caring for a veterans
People who are financially disadvantaged
If you need help, don’t be embarrassed to ask for it. There are many services available to help socially and financially disadvantaged carers, from Centrelink programs to housing assistance, legal aid, respite services and a wide range of community care packages to ease your caring role.Read more: About people who are financially disadvantaged
Older people with disabilities
If you’re caring for a disabled family member there are a range of services available to make your life easier, from occupational therapists and physiotherapists to counselling services and organisations that provide living aids, making it safer to manage your caring duties at home.Read more: About older people with disabilities
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