Available support for the person you care for
There are many organisations that can provide supports, services and payments for the person you care for.
Browse a list of organisations to see what payments and services are available.
Support services available
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
The NDIS provides funding to eligible people with disability to have greater participation in the community and the economy.
My Aged Care
My Aged Care is the starting point for older people, their families and carers to find information about government-funded aged care services and how to access them.
Services Australia
Services Australia delivers government payments and services. Their programs include Medicare, Centrelink, and Child Support.
Disability Gateway
The Disability Gateway has information and services to help all Australians with disability, their family, friends and carers to find the support they need.
Ask Izzy
Find the help you need, now and nearby. Search over 430,000 support services.
Emergency respite
If you become sick or injured and can’t continue to care, Carer Gateway can help to organise emergency respite services to take over while you recover, if a suitable service is available in your local area.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Head to Health
The national Head to Health website is a free, confidential service from the Australian Government. It connects you with the help and support you need to keep mentally healthy.
JobAccess
Access advice, information and funding to support people with disability, employers and service providers.
The National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline
A free independent and confidential service for reporting abuse and neglect of people with disability.
The Complaints Resolution and Referral Service
A free service for people with disability who are users of Australian Government funded: Disability Employment Services, Australian Disability Enterprises, or Disability Advocacy services.
Young Carers Network
The Young Carers Network is a nationally coordinated resource to raise young carer awareness, provide information, and direct young carers to appropriate pathways for support.
My Lived iD
Resources and information to meet the needs of people with intellectual disability and their families, carers and health professionals.