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Carers ACT - Carer counselling program
The feelings you experience as you go through your caring journey can be some of the most confusing and overwhelming you will ever encounter. Counselling can help you make sense of your new or ongoing life as a Carer, whether in specific areas such as dealing with bereavement or separation from a loved one, or with the more general feelings of stress, anxiety and depression you may experience in your caring role.
A counsellor may help you to manage conflict in your caring role as well as the many other issues affecting the emotional wellbeing of Carers. Counsellors at Carers ACT are qualified professionals who specialise in caring issues. All Carers are welcome to access our confidential counselling service in a supportive environment.
Keeping In Touch - You can access our counselling services at our offices at our Belconnen and Torrens offices. Confidentiality is our priority. We will endeavour to find you an appointment as soon as possible. Counselling services are available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
Organise an appointment by contacting us on: 02 6296 9900. If you are phoning after hours, please leave your name, contact number and a time when you can be reached at this number. Your call will be returned the same or next working day.
Visit www.carersact.asn.au for more information.
Carers NSW Counselling Program
This program is funded by the Australian Government and delivered through the Carers NSW Commonwealth Carer Resource Centre by phoning 1800 242 636.
The National Carer Counselling Program (NCCP) seeks to provide short term counselling through professionally qualified counsellors via brokerage partnerships. The focus of services will be on the particular needs of the individual carer in relation to the caring role, with a focus on enhancing the carer's overall resilience.
Counselling will focus on issues, such as:
- Stress Management
- Coping Skills
- Grief & Loss issues
- Transitions issues
- Practical problem solving techniques
- Emotional support
- Health & wellbeing
The program will ensure that the counselling service is well integrated with forms of information, education, supports/services, ensuring links to the wider community. The program opens opportunities for the carer to experience ' Talking Over' their issues in a professional supported environment. 'Someone to listen' can be a rare opportunity for carers. The program is subjected to fees in accordance to the Home and Community Care Fees Policy, noting that there are safeguards to allow fees to be reduced or waived in accordance to the carer's capacity to pay and fees are capped where several HACC services are being accessed.
Visit www.carersnsw.asn.au for more information.
Carers VIC Counselling Program
The Carer Counselling Program offered through Carers Victoria is a state-wide service providing short-term counselling for carers. Counselling options include face-to-face or over the telephone; individual, couple or group; held at the Carers Victoria city site or at another service in the carer's local area.
To find out more about, or to refer yourself to, the Carer Counselling Program Victoria, contact Carers Victoria on 1800 242 636 from anywhere in Victoria (free call from local phones, mobile calls at mobile rates). You can contact this number between 8.30am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, with the exception of Victorian public holidays.
Alternatively, a referral can be made by your local Service Provider (for example, a GP, Case Manager or Support Worker). The forms must be filled in by your Service Provider, but you can speed the process up by directing him or her to the referral information and forms.
Visit www.carersvic.org.au for more information.