If you are caring someone with persistent chronic pain the following organizations can provide practical support:

• Commonwealth Respite and Carelink centres for respite and other community services
  - Free call 1800 052 222

• Emergency (after hours) respite
  - Free call 1800 059 059

• Carers Australia puts you in touch with other carers as well as the National Carer Counselling Program
  - Free call 1800 242 636
  www.carersaustralia.com.au

• Alzheimer’s Australia if you are caring for someone with dementia – National Dementia Helpline
  - Free call 1800 100 500
  www.alzheimers.org.au