Support Contacts For Carers
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
- Alzheimer's Australia if you are caring for someone with dementia – National Dementia Helpline
- Free call 1800 100 500