USEFUL LINKS

Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre:

Commonwealth Carelink Centres are information centres for older people, people with disabilities and those who provide care and services. Centres provide free and confidential information on community aged care, disability and other support services available locally, interstate or anywhere within Australia .

1800 052 222 during business hours, 1800 059 059 for emergency respite support outside standard business hours .

Department of Ageing Disability and Homecare NSW: www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au

The NSW Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care provides support and services to more than 1 million older people, people with disabilities and their carers in NSW.

Department of Health and Ageing: www.health.gov.au

This is the Federal Government's Health & Ageing website with a wide range of information including services, programs, publications, tenders and research.

Department of Veteran Affairs: www.dva.gov.au

Direct link to DVA's Veterans' Home Care Program.

The Health program exists to promote, improve and maintain the health, well-being and independence of the veteran community.

Information for Carers: www.carersnsw.asn.au

Carers NSW is an association for relatives and friends who are caring for people with a disability, mental health problem, chronic condition or who are frail aged.They are the peak organisation for carers in New South Wales.

Brain Injury Information: www.biansw.org.au

The Brain Injury Association of New South Wales is the only statewide organisation in NSW dedicated to serving all persons affected by acquired brain injuryóthose with acquired brain injuries, family members, friends, professionals, and the broader community.

Disability Information: www.disabilitycouncil.nsw.gov.au

The Disability Council of NSW is the official advisory body to the State Government on disability matters. We also provide advice to the Commonwealth on the effect of national policy at a State level.

Attendant Care Association: www.aciansw.org.au

The Attendant Care Industry Association of NSW Inc. (ACiA) is the peak body for Attendant Care service providers and stakeholders. ACiA activities are focused on meeting the needs of Attendant Care service providers and funders through representing, influencing and supporting those involved in the delivery of Attendant Care.

Lifetime Care and Support Authority NSW: www.lifetimecare.nsw.gov.au

The Scheme provides treatment, rehabilitation and care services to people severely injured in motor accidents in NSW, regardless of who was at fault in the accident. They are a major funder of attendant care services in NSW

Motor Accidents Authority: www.maa.nsw.gov.au

The Motor Accidents Authority is a statutory corporation that regulates the NSW Motor Accidents Scheme. Their vision is to lead and support a Compulsory Third Party Scheme that minimises the impact of motor vehicle accidents.

TAFE NSW Courses: www.tafensw.edu.au

Link to relevant training courses in the Community Services and Health sector.