As a result a number of Carer programs have been developed by Carers SA.

Why Carer Support Program
It is the belief of Carers SA that Carers are in the best position to provide the knowledge to other Carers on how to access services like information and support. In order to connect Carers to these services, Carers SA has actively developed and supported Carer networks across the State.

If you are a Carer, we can link you with other Carers throughout the State. Participating in this program allows you to share your experiences of caring and to provide and receive support. Carer Support Programs acknowledge Carers and their role.

Where do these programs operate?
Carers SA has implemented its Carer Support program in five regions across South Australia. Each support program has a Advisory Group with Carer members to provide direct input into the program.

The five regions are:
Eyre Peninsula and the Far West - Eyre Carers
Upper Spencer Gulf, the Far North and
Upper Mid North - Northern Country Carers
Upper and Lower SouthEast - South East Carers
The Riverland, Murraylands and
Mallee - River Murray and Mallee Carers
Western Metropolitan Adelaide - Western Carers

This program is funded by the State Government's Home and Community Care program.

Other Carer Support Programs
Across the state of South Australia, other organisations offer Carer Support Programs. Contact details are available at the Carer Advisory Service on toll free 1800 242 636.

How does Carers SA's Carer Support Program Work?
Carers become part of a network and receive information about events and gatherings. An element of these gatherings is that time is allowed for Carers to talk and share their experiences. The gatherings provide a valuable way to meet other Carers. Once part of the network information is automatically sent to Carers about local and special events and other relevant information. Carers are encouraged to be members of regional or local committees.

Carer Support Groups
Many small Carer Support Groups operate across South Australia. These groups also offer support, time out from their caring role, and an opportunity to share information and recognition of the role of Carers and their contribution to the community. The groups may be made up of Carers who care for a person with a specific illness or disability (for example Dementia, Multiple Sclerosis or Autism) or they may have a broader membership. These types of groups may be connected or associated with a Carer Support Program or they may operate independently or be connect to another organisation. For more information about Carer Support Programs or groups contact the Carer Advisory Service on 1800 242 636.

The following are Carer Support Programs managed by Carers SA or other organisations

Rural
Carers SA

Eyre Carers
Port Lincoln
Telephone; (08) 8683 4477
Fax; (08) 8683 4470
FreeCall; 1800 350 004
Email; eyrecarers@carers-sa.asn.au

Northern Country Carers
Port Augusta
Telephone; (08) 8641 1844
Fax; (08) 8641 1944
FreeCall; 1800 067 933
Email; ncc@carers-sa.asn.au

Port Pirie
Telephone; (08) 8633 3223
Fax; (08) 8633 3823
Email; nccptpir@centralonline.com.au

Whyalla
Telephone; (08) 8649 2444
Fax; (08) 8649 2488
Email; nccwhyal@sa86net.com

South East Carers
Mount Gambier
Telephone; (08) 8724 7188
Fax; (08) 8724 7199
FreeCall; 1800 654 429
Email; secarers@carers-sa.asn.au

Bordertown
Telephone; (08) 8752 0550
Fax; (08) 8752 0550
Email; secarersbtwn@internode.on.net

River Murray and Mallee Carers
Loxton
Telephone; (08) 8584 6855
Fax; (08) 8584 7593
FreeCall; 1800 806 580
Email; rivmmc@carers-sa.asn.au

Lameroo
Telephone; (08) 8576 3958
Fax; (08) 8576 3958
Email; casalam@lm.net.au

Other Organisations

Carer's Link Barossa and Districts
Nuriootpa
Telephone; (08) 8562 4000
Fax; (08) 8562 4020

Carers' Link Lower North
Clare
Telephone; (08) 8842 1118
Fax; (08) 8842 1168
FreeCall; 1800 246 300

Carers Link Yorke Peninsula
Kadina
Telephone; (08) 8821 2444
Fax; (08) 8821 2200

Urban
Carers SA

Western Carers
Royal Park
Telephone; (08) 8240 2900
Fax; (08) 8240 2999
Email; westerncarers@carers-sa.asn.au

Other Organisations that operate a Carer Support Program

Carer Support - Southern Metro
Bedford Park
Telephone; (08) 8277 0333
Fax; (08) 8277 0444

Carer Support - Eastern Metro
Roysten Park
Telephone; (08) 8363 4455
Fax; (08) 8363 4065

Northern Carers Network
Davoren Park
Telephone; (08) 8284 0388
Fax; (08) 8284 0399

South Coast Carer Support
Victor Harbor
Telephone; (08) 8552 7419
Fax; (08) 8552 6799

Watch this Space
We are currently updating our information in relation to other Carer Support Groups

For information about the Carer Support Program and Carer Support Groups please phone the Carer Advisory Service on FreeCall 1800 242 636

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