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This map details the services across Tasmanian Government agencies that currently support or assist carers.
It also highlights the primary role the Australian Government plays in supporting carers and providing funding for a range of supports, services and financial assistance to carers to help them to remain engaged in the community, participate in the workforce and stay healthy while continuing their caring role. In Tasmania, these services are accessed through the Carer Gateway delivered by Care2Serve (Carers Tasmania).
* For further information on the Tasmanian Government services and activities listed below, see Appendix A.
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The Australian Government’s Carer Gateway service providers (CGSPs) launched in April 2020.
CGSPs assist carers to access a range of services and supports delivered in person, by telephone and online including support planning, counselling, respite, targeted financial support through carer directed support packages, peer support groups, coaching and information and advice.
Care2Serve is the CGSP for Tasmania. Care2Serve has offices in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie. Care2Serve is a charity owned by Carers Tasmania.
The Australian Government, through Services Australia, provides eligible carers with financial assistance, including the Carer Payment and Carer Allowance. In Tasmania, Services Australia reported 16 843 carers received the Carer Allowance (income supplement) and 9 228 received the Carer Payment (income support) for the period 1 April to 30 June 2020. Of these recipients, 18 193 were female and 7 878 were male.
Respite gives carers occasional short-term breaks from their caring responsibility. Carers can better manage their wellbeing when they can take a break with peace of mind. Participants of NDIS can use funds in their plan to provide respite for their carers.
The Australian Government is trialling a Disability Gateway to serve as a single point of information for people with disability and their carers.
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs provides specific supports for carers of someone who has served in the Australian Defence Force.