Carer Supports
Here are some resources specifically for carers
Carer Services and Supports
Arafmi
24/7 Support for mental health carers in Queensland
Autism Connect
National autism helpline
Butterfly Foundation
Support for eating disorders and body image issues
Carer Gateway
Free carer support from the Australian Government
Carers Queensland
Support for unpaid carers in Queensland
Cancer Council Queensland
Support for those impacted by cancer
Culture Care
Support for carers from multicultural backgrounds
Dementia Australia
National dementia helpline
Eating Disorders Queensland
Support for recovery from eating disorders
Family Drug Support
Support for families of people who use substances
Open Arms
Support for veterans and their families
PalAssist
Support for people with life-limiting illnesses and their carers
Roses in the Ocean
Lived-experience of suicide organisation
Little Dreamers
Supporting young carers and their families
Kookaburra Kids
Supporting young people impacted by family mental illness
Funding and Support Options
My Aged Care
Access to Australian aged care information and services
NDIS
National Disability Insurance Scheme
QCSS
Queensland Community Support Scheme
Finances
Centrelink
Carer Payment, Allowance and Supplement
Carer Business Discount Cards
Providing discounts on goods and services at participating businesses throughout Queensland
Legal, Rights and Advocacy
Basic Rights Queensland
Free advice, advocacy and legal services
Elder Abuse
Elder abuse helpline
Independent Patient Rights Advisors
Advocates for patient rights and family/carer rights and supports communication with clinical teams
Legal Aid
Legal assistance for financially disadvantaged Queenslanders
Law Right
Pro bono legal help
Women’s Legal Service Queensland
Women’s statewide legal advice helpline
Housing
Homeless Hotline
Support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
Q Shelter
Peak body working to influence solutions to housing need and homelessness
HOWSS
Housing Older Women’s Support Service
Child, Youth and Family
Emerging Minds
Advancing Australian children’s mental health
Kids Helpline
Phone counselling service for children
MyTime
Supporting parents and carers of children with disability
Play Matters
Supports children and families to build relationships, skills and confidence through play
Parentline
Free counselling and support for parents and carers
Reach Out
A safe place to chat anonymously, get support and feel better
Raising Children Network
The Australian parenting website
LGBTIQA+
Q Life – LGBTIQ+
Anonymous and Free LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral
Queensland Council for LGBTI Health
Support and advocacy for Queensland’s LGBTI community
Crisis Lines
MH Call: Mental Health Access Line
24/7 Confidential mental health telephone triage service
Beyond Blue
24/7 Support for anxiety, depression and suicide prevention