Carers Tasmania

Carers Tasmania provides services for carers throughout Tasmania including:

  • information, referral and advice
  • carer support and wellbeing check
  • free counselling
  • mindfulness and therapeutic groups
  • support for young carers
  • links to support groups.

Carer Gateway

Carer Gateway is an Australian Government program providing free services and support for carers.

National Disability Insurance Scheme

One of the core aims of the National Disability Insurance Scheme is to better support families and carers in their caring role.

My Aged Care

My Aged Care aims to make it easier for older people, their families and carers to access information on ageing and aged care, have their needs assessed and be supported to find and access services.

Mental Health Families and Friends Tasmania

Mental Health Families and Friends Tasmania supports carers, relatives and friends of people with mental ill health through:

  • telephone information and referral
  • peer support groups, day and evening
  • connecting people with networks, services and community groups
  • carer engagement and participation through regional advisory groups
  • facilitate carer representation on committees, boards, organisations and networks
  • resources and libraries
  • community awareness and education
  • carer education, workshops and seminars
  • forums and education to community, services, schools and professional workforces from a carer perspective.

Dementia Australia

Dementia Australia represents the 472,000 Australians living with dementia and the almost 1.6 million Australians involved in their care.

Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue works with the community to improve mental health and make it easier for people to feel better earlier, get well and stay well.

eSafety

eSafety empowers all Australians to have safer, more positive online experiences.

Tasmanian Government Discounts and Concessions

The Tasmanian Government offers a wide range of discounts and concessions on the cost of government services to people on low and fixed incomes, including assistance to afford services like electricity, healthcare, housing, education and transport.

Tasmanian Companion Card

The Tasmanian Companion Card is a photo ID card for people with disability who require lifelong support from a companion carer to participate at community venues and events.

Cardholders present their card at participating organisations when purchasing a ticket or paying an admission fee and receive a ticket for their companion carer at no charge.

Seniors Card

The Seniors Card is a free, government-issued discount card that helps older Tasmanians save on everyday goods and services.