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

         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