Caring at end of life project: support services

NSW

Cancer Council Helpline: 13 11 20 For information about any aspect of cancer, the Helpline is a free and confidential telephone information and support service (local call cost applies). Carers NSW 1800 242 636 (Freecall - mobiles charged at mobile rates) for details of your local carer support group or to request a printed listing of support groups in your region. Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre 1800 059 059 for details of any additional carer support groups they may support. Lifecircle 1800 132229 Provides mentoring support to carers of people with a terminal illness.

Canberra and ACT

Cancer Council Helpline: 13 11 20 Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre 1800 059 059 for details of any additional carer support groups they may support. ACT Palliative Care Society, www.pallcareact.org.au 02 6273 9606 This is a representative body for palliative care in the ACT. It also provides a volunteer program for palliative care patients, families and carers. Carers ACT www.carersact.asn.au 02 6296 9900 / 1800 242 636 222 For information, referral, advocacy, problem solving, developing options, counseling appointments and workshops Lifecircle 1800 132229 Provides mentoring support to carers of people with a terminal illness.

Caring at end of life ARC Linkage project

School of Social Sciences | College of Arts University of Western Sydney Penrith Campus Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW 2751 Australia Email: d.horsfall@uws.edu.au Phone: 02 4736 0368 www.caringatendoflife.wordpress.com