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Cancer Council
Cancer Council (13 11 20) is a free, confidential, information and support service. If you or someone you love is dealing with a cancer diagnosis, Cancer Council can help and offer a range of services including information, counselling, practical and emotional support.
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13 11 20
Operating Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
cancer.org.au
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Dementia Australia
Dementia Australia offers over the phone and online information and support services to those affected by dementia. The Dementia Australia Helpline (1800 100 500) is a free, confidential service.
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1800 100 500
Operating Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
dementia.org.au
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Carers Advisory Service
Connects carers with support services and provides short-term counselling.
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1800 242 636
carersaustralia.com.au
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Carer Gateway
Online and phone service that provides information to carers. Gateway also provides home modification services.
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1800 422 737
carergateway.gov.au
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Health Direct
Contact to speak with a registered nurse or locate a general practitioner and find information on terminal illness.
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1800 022 222
healthdirect.gov.au/coping-with-a-terminal-illness
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National Relay Service
The National Relay Service (NRS) is an Australia-wide telephone access service available to customers who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment.
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Voice Relay Telephone : 1300 55 727
SMS Relay Telephone : 0423 677 767
accesshub.gov.au
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Palliative Care
Improving the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problem associated with life threatening illness.
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+61 2 6232 0700
Monday-Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
palliativecare.org.au
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National Disability Services
Australia's peak industry body for non-government disability service organisations. Collectively, 1,000 NDS members operate several thousand services for Australians with all types of disability. Refer to website for contact numbers in each state.
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1800 800 110
nds.org.au
nds.org.au/contact for specific State and Territory links
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Australian Guardianship and Administrative Council (AGAC)
AGAC represents State and Territory government agencies that have a role in protecting adults in Australia who have a decision-making disability that impairs their capacity to make personal or financial decisions.
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agac.org.au
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