Free guide · Looking after yourself

Support for you, as a parent and carer

Many parents spend years organising everything. It is tiring, and it is easy to forget about yourself. Getting support is not giving up. It helps you keep going.

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Free help for carers

Carer Gateway is a free Australian Government service for carers. It offers counselling, coaching, help to plan a break, and support groups.

Call Carer Gateway on 1800 422 737 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm), or visit carergateway.gov.au.

Small things that help

Hand back one small task to your young adult. It gives them practice and gives you time.
Write down everything you organise in a week. It helps you see what others could share.
Talk to other parents who understand.
Book something for yourself and keep it in the diary.

Talk to other parents

Talking with people who understand really helps. Carer Gateway can connect you with carer support groups, in person or online.

In an emergency, call 000. If you need to talk to someone right now, call Lifeline on 13 11 14, any time.

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Come with us

Take the first step, on your terms.

Start with the Scorecard, or talk it through. Either way, you’ll get a straight answer about whether Waymaker is the right fit.

Take the Independence Scorecard Request an Independence Call Referring someone? Use the referral form

Prefer to talk? Call 0420 567 794 or email admin@waymakerpathways.com.