Carers Tasmania

Why an Association for Carers?

Most people do not choose to be carers and therefore are not aware that there is help available or how to access it.

Carers may not realise that there are many other people experiencing the same problems and emotions.

Caring can be so demanding that little energy is left to search for assistance or lobby for more support.

The Carers Association is a non-government, non-profit organisation funded under the Home Community Care programme by the state and federal governments.

We are a state-wide incorporated body, run by a Board of management consisting of carers.

The carers Association endeavours to promote the roles and interests of Carers at all levels of the Tasmanian community to enhance their quality of life.

We advocate at a State and Federal level for systemic advocacy change for carers

We develop State Carer Policies and have input into Federal Care policies. To inform our policy work we undertake small state research projects.

A quarterly newsletter informs members of the latest developments for carers and is a way carers can exchange information and experiences.

These groups give carers the opportunity to attain information about services available and how to cope with their situation in a supportive way. It also gives a carer a regular and deserved break.

We work to increase the awareness of carers'' needs in the general community and amongst service providers. a single strong voice is vital to improving recognition and support for carers.

Carers have joined our association from all over Tasmania to form an organisation that is specifically there to meet the needs of those who have taken it upon themselves to assist someone who may require help in order to continue living in the community.

Being a member means you will be a part of an active, forward-thinking organisation determined to support and improve conditions for carers.

Carers News our bimonthly newsletter

The right to vote for committee members

Be nominated for a position on the Board

Freecall Across Tasmania 1800 242 636
Linking Carers with local health and community support services

Carers Information Packages - include information about:
Financial Information, Services for Carers, Taking a Break, Feelings, Safety in the Home, Taking Care of Yourself, Disease or Condition specific organisations, Information in community Languages, specific Packages for Carers from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Backgrounds.

Carers 7 week courses

Respite Sessions

Self Care

Community Services and entitlements

Relationship Sessions

Carer Support Group Facilitator Training

Information sessions for service providers/organisations/volunteers

Commonwealth Carer Resource Centre
Is a statewide information and support service for carers, funded by the Commonwealth Government

Carers Tasmania is bound by the National Privacy Principles contained in the Commonwealth Privacy Act. We will not give your personal details or any other information you give us to another agency or to anyone else without your permission.

For more information on your rights and responsibilities or our Privacy and Confidentiality Policies, please contact us on our freecall number.

The page was last updated on 6-January-2004. It is published by Carers Tasmania, and was created using the resourcecs of Tasmania Online. You are directed to a disclaimer relating to the Tasmania Online Service.



	Linking Carers with Information and Support
Carers Tasmania Information and Support Carer Policy and Research Carer Support Groups Advocacy Education and Training Promotion of Carer Issues Membership Benefits Head Office "Westella" 181 Elizabeth Street Hobart Tasmania 7000 Phone: (03) 6231 5507 Facsimile: (03) 6236 9236 Outreach Office Shop 8 Jimmys Shopping Complex 216 Charles Street Launceston Tasmania 7250 Phone: (03) 6334 9917 Facsimile: (03) 6334 9916 Commonwealth Carer Resource Centre Freecall 1800 242 636 Email: catinc@carerstasorg	Why an Association for Carers? Most people do not choose to be carers and therefore are not aware that there is help available or how to access it. Carers may not realise that there are many other people experiencing the same problems and emotions. Caring can be so demanding that little energy is left to search for assistance or lobby for more support. The Carers Association is a non-government, non-profit organisation funded under the Home Community Care programme by the state and federal governments. We are a state-wide incorporated body, run by a Board of management consisting of carers. Our Mission Statement The carers Association endeavours to promote the roles and interests of Carers at all levels of the Tasmanian community to enhance their quality of life. Advocacy We advocate at a State and Federal level for systemic advocacy change for carers Policy and Research We develop State Carer Policies and have input into Federal Care policies. To inform our policy work we undertake small state research projects. Carer News A quarterly newsletter informs members of the latest developments for carers and is a way carers can exchange information and experiences. Carer Support Groups These groups give carers the opportunity to attain information about services available and how to cope with their situation in a supportive way. It also gives a carer a regular and deserved break. Promoting Carer Issues We work to increase the awareness of carers'' needs in the general community and amongst service providers. a single strong voice is vital to improving recognition and support for carers. We invite you to become a Member Carers have joined our association from all over Tasmania to form an organisation that is specifically there to meet the needs of those who have taken it upon themselves to assist someone who may require help in order to continue living in the community. Being a member means you will be a part of an active, forward-thinking organisation determined to support and improve conditions for carers. Membership entitles you to: Carers News our bimonthly newsletter The right to vote for committee members Be nominated for a position on the Board Commonwealth Carer Resource Centre Information, Referral, Advice Freecall Across Tasmania 1800 242 636 Linking Carers with local health and community support services Carers Information Packages - include information about: Financial Information, Services for Carers, Taking a Break, Feelings, Safety in the Home, Taking Care of Yourself, Disease or Condition specific organisations, Information in community Languages, specific Packages for Carers from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Backgrounds. Carer Counseling Sessions Supportive listening and counseling Carer education and training Carers 7 week courses Respite Sessions Self Care Community Services and entitlements Relationship Sessions Carer Support Group Facilitator Training Information sessions for service providers/organisations/volunteers Commonwealth Carer Resource Centre Is a statewide information and support service for carers, funded by the Commonwealth Government FREECALL ACROSS TASMANIA 1800 242 636 A Commonwealth Funding Initative Facts about Carers Carers Tasmania is bound by the National Privacy Principles contained in the Commonwealth Privacy Act. We will not give your personal details or any other information you give us to another agency or to anyone else without your permission. For more information on your rights and responsibilities or our Privacy and Confidentiality Policies, please contact us on our freecall number. The page was last updated on 6-January-2004. It is published by Carers Tasmania, and was created using the resourcecs of Tasmania Online. You are directed to a disclaimer relating to the Tasmania Online Service.