StrongerCarers
What is The Stronger Carers program?
The Stronger Carers program is designed to support and empower people who care for loved ones with dementia at home.
A Carer Coach works directly with the carer to help them build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed for their role.
This fully-funded program, provided by the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care, is free to participate in. It runs for 8 weeks, with 6 weeks of in-home visits and 2 weeks of virtual or phone support.
Coaching takes place in the comfort of your home, where a Coach provides personalised advice for your care needs including:
• Providing valuable information on dementia diagnosis, progression, and management.
• Offering strategies to support the wellbeing of the carer and individual living with dementia.
• Assisting with the development of a respite plan and locating local respite options like inhome care, day centres or emergency respite.
• Sharing educational resources on activities and strategies for both carers and the individual living with dementia.
• Connecting carers with other carers and organisations for ongoing support.
• Assisting with access to dementia-friendly equipment and technology
How do I access the program?
The Stronger Carers program is available to any carer of an individual living with dementia at home and located in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
To enquire about this service or find out more information, please contact us on
1300 275 227
