NOTICE OF SERVICE CHANGE:

RippleAbility is no longer a community champion for the Carer Gateway services. However, if you are a Carer and need assistance, the Carer Gateway is still available for carers to access via the Carer Gateway website: https://www.carergateway.gov.au/. If you are in Western Australia, we highly recommend getting in touch directly with Carers WA, the leading Carer Gateway delivery partner at: https://www.carerswa.asn.au.

Additionally, RippleAbility is always happy to help through our Paediatric Intensive Navigation Support Service, and Support Coordination. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact us.

What is Carer Gateway?

Carer Gateway is an Australian Government initiative for family carers in Australia. It was designed to support families and carers nationwide with free online, phone, and in-person services and advice to reduce stress and enhance resilience.

In addition to resources available on the Carer Gateway website, help and services are available across states and territories. In Western Australia, Carers WA is providing these services in partnership with community champions like RippleAbility!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • A carer is someone who provides unpaid care and support to a family member or friend who has disability, a mental health challenge, long term health condition (including chronic or terminal illness), alcohol or substance dependency or frail due to age.

  • Carer Gateway welcomes every unpaid carer, regardless of whether you're receiving a government carer payment or not.

  • Absolutely. Carer Gateway operates independently from the NDIS and My Aged Care, ensuring that all the supports and services provided are exclusively for you, the carer.

  • Yes. This is still considered unpaid as you are not employed to look after your loved one.