Carers
Caring for someone with an acquired brain injury (ABI) can be challenging, but there are many supports, strategies, and resources available—especially in Australia.
Below are some of those available resources
Services Australia Caring for someone
This site advises carers of their options if they have to take time off to care for a person when they return home. It provides information helpful advice on carers looking after themselves and how to apply for carers support pension and other financial support
Carer Gateway
Carer gateway is an Australian Government initiative providing a mix of free online, telephone and in person support services and advice for family carers. Carers WA is leading the delivery of these in person services in partnership with helping minds
Carers WA
Carers WA is the peak body that represents the needs and interests of carers in Western Australia. We work to achieve an improved quality of life for unpaid family and friend carers in our state.
Carers WA is a non-profit, community based organisation and registered charity dedicated to improving the lives of the estimated 230,000 unpaid family and friend carers living in Western Australia. Part of the National Network of Carers Associations, we are the peak body recognised by both State and Federal governments as the voice of carers. Carers WA represents carers interests in the Western Australian community.
Carers self-advocacy handbook
This handbook is for carers. You are a carer if you provide unpaid care or support to a person who requires assistance to look after themselves. You may be a carer for someone who,
• has a mental health issue;
• has a chronic condition or terminal illness;
• has a disability;
• has an alcohol or drug issue; or
• is elderly or frail.
A carer may be,
• a parent caring for a child who has additional needs;
• an adult caring for an elderly parent, adult child, partner,
friend, neighbour or sibling; or
• a child or young person caring for a parent, sibling or relative.
As a carer, you can decide how much care you are able to give, and what services are best for you and the person you care for.
Health direct Australia
Health direct can give you up to date information on different medical conditions symptoms, treatment and services
Road Trauma Support WA
This website provides information and resources to support people who have experienced road trauma. Workshops are conducted for people involved with road trauma. A counselling service to help people involved in road trauma and carers.