Carers

HealthInsite topic page linking to information for and about carers, including carer support services and caring for people with specific conditions.
Healthinsite provides links to some of Australia's most authoritative health organisations and their websites.

http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/topics/Carers

Caring for someone

Financial benefits and services are available for parents or carers who provide daily care to someone who has a severe disability, medical condition or is frail aged.

http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/subjects/caring-for-someone

Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Services Directory

Do you need to know about which community, residential aged care, disability and other support services are available in your area? Search this directory for an extensive list of service providers - including the range of services they offer and their contact details.

http://australia.gov.au/service/commonwealth-respite-and-carelink-services-directory

Disabilities

HealthInsite topic page linking to information about physical and mental disabilities, as well as information on rehabilitation and caring for people with disabilities.
HealthInsite provides links to some of Australia's most authoritative health organisations and their websites.

http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/topics/Disabilities

Disability or illness - services, payments and support

Services and payments are available to help those who have an illness, injury or a disability that prevents them from working. Extra support is also available to find a job or to get training that will increase the chances of finding work.

http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/subjects/living-with-illness-or-disability

Disability support services

HealthInsite topic page linking to information on support services for people with a disability and their carers.
Healthinsite provides links to some of Australia's most authoritative health organisations and their websites.

http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/topics/Disability_Support_Services

International Day of People with Disability

International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a United Nations sanctioned day that aims to promote an understanding of people with disability and encourage support for their dignity, rights and well-being. This site is the central source for all information about IDPwD in Australia.

http://www.idpwd.com.au/

Living with a disability

HealthInsite topic page linking to a range of information about living with a disability, including advice, services, support groups and day to day issues such as dressing, driving and safety.
Healthinsite provides links to some of Australia's most authoritative health organisations and their websites.

http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/topics/Living_with_a_Disability

National Disability Insurance Scheme

A National Disability Insurance Scheme is about ensuring people get the individualised care and support they need over the course of their lifetime, so they can exercise more choice and control in their lives.

http://www.ndis.gov.au/

National Information Communication Awareness Network (Nican)

The National Information Communication Awareness Network (NICAN) is a free information service that lists accommodation venues accessible to people with disabilities. Their database has information on recreation, tourism, sport and the arts for people with disability for all of Australia.

http://www.nican.com.au/

Self help devices

Self help, or assistive, devices can give a person the leverage they need to perform certain tasks that they find difficult due to lack of strength, flexibility, range of motion or balance. HealthInsite page linking to information on a range of self help devices.

http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/topics/Self_Help_Devices

Young Carers

The Young Carers website provides contacts and support for children and young people, families and primary teachers. Their respite and information services program assists young carers to complete their education.

http://www.youngcarers.net.au/