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Carer Gateway

Carer Gateway is a national support service funded by the Australian Government. It provides free support for carers through a network of regional Carer Gateway service providers. Wellways Australia is the chosen service provider of Carer Gateway services throughout Queensland and the New South Wales regions of South West Sydney and Nepean Blue Mountains.

BigDog is a registered provider of respite services through Wellways Carer Gateway

If you support a family member or friend who has a disability, mental health condition, chronic health condition, terminal illness, or is frail aged you can access free supports via Carer Gateway. You don't need to be a new carer to use Carer Gateway services – any carer can use the services at any time in their caring journey.

Emergency Respite Care

If something urgent or unforeseen happens that prevents you from being able to be there for the person you support, we can make sure the person you care for will be looked after.

How to access Carer Gateway

Available 6am-10pm 7 days a week To register for services, call 1800 422 737 or visit www.carergateway.gov.au for more information. Emergency respite is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 1800 422 737.

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WhatsUp in Disability

Jan/Feb Magazine

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