Tips and Resources For Care Seekers
Finding the Perfect Carer
Finding the right Independent Carer or Support Worker may seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be! By searching our database you will find all the available Carers in your postcode and surrounding areas. The carer profiles provide relevant and important information such as work experience, availability and qualifications to help you make an informed decision. You can create your Job Profile detailing your care requirements and message Carers in your area to apply!
Five Easy Steps
- Sign up and post your Job detailing your care requirements to attract Carers searching for jobs in your local area.
- Enter your postcode to search and find all the available Carers in your postcode and surrounding areas.
- Contact any of the Carers on our database and invite them to apply.
- Arrange a free Meet & Greet where you can review relevant documents (police check, qualifications, references etc.) and decide whether he/she is the right Carer for you.
- Choose your preferred Carer(s) and book them on the platform!
Find a Carer is committed to a high safety standard, to protect vulnerable people who will be purchasing services through our marketplace. All care and support workers listed on our site must complete a National Police Check process suitable for employment purposes. We do not accept Volunteer Police Checks.
The Carer payment is an income support payment for people who personally provide constant care in the home of someone with a severe disability, illness or who is frail aged. To view the eligibility basics go to the Australian Government Human Services which can be found HERE.
Victoria
Police, Fire and Ambulance – Phone 000 for emergency assistance.
Lifeline – Phone 13 11 14 for crisis support when feeling suicidal or if you need to talk to someone immediately.
Kids Help Line – Phone 1800 55 1800 a counselling service for children and young people from 5-25 years. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
SANE Helpline – Phone 1800 18 7263 for help during business hours. Provides information about mental illness & related issues, advice and referral to support services in the callers local area.
Suicide Helpline – Phone 1300 651 251 for confidential telephone counselling, support and referral available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, throughout Victoria for the cost of a local call.
New South Wales
Police, Fire and Ambulance – Phone 000 for emergency assistance.
Lifeline – Phone 13 11 14 for crisis support when feeling suicidal or if you need to talk to someone immediately.
Kids Help Line – Phone 1800 55 1800 a counselling service for children and young people from 5-25 years. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
SANE Helpline – Phone 1800 18 7263 for help during business hours. Provides information about mental illness & related issues, advice and referral to support services in the callers local area.
Suicide Helpline – Phone 1300 651 251 for confidential telephone counselling, support and referral available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, throughout Victoria for the cost of a local call.
Australian Capital Territory
Police, Fire and Ambulance – Phone 000 for emergency assistance.
Lifeline – Phone 13 11 14 for crisis support when feeling suicidal or if you need to talk to someone immediately.
Kids Help Line – Phone 1800 55 1800 a counselling service for children and young people from 5-25 years. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
SANE Helpline – Phone 1800 18 7263 for help during business hours. Provides information about mental illness & related issues, advice and referral to support services in the callers local area.
Suicide Helpline – Phone 1300 651 251 for confidential telephone counselling, support and referral available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, throughout Victoria for the cost of a local call.
South Australia
Police, Fire, and Ambulance – Phone 000 for emergency assistance.
Lifeline – Phone 13 11 14 for crisis support when feeling suicidal or if you need to talk to someone immediately.
Kids Help Line – Phone 1800 55 1800 a counselling service for children and young people from 5-25 years. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
SANE Helpline – Phone 1800 18 7263 for help during business hours. Provides information about mental illness & related issues, advice and referral to support services in the callers local area.
Mental Health Assessment and Crisis Intervention Service – Phone 13 14 65. Open 24 hours 7 days a week. The primary functions are triage, emergency psychiatric assessment/management and crisis intervention.
Queensland
Police, Fire and Ambulance – Phone 000 for emergency assistance.
Lifeline – Phone 13 11 14 for crisis support when feeling suicidal or if you need to talk to someone immediately.
Kids Help Line – Phone 1800 55 1800 a counselling service for children and young people from 5-25 years. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
SANE Helpline – Phone 1800 18 7263 for help during business hours. Provides information about mental illness & related issues, advice and referral to support services in the callers local area.
Salvation Army Crisis Counselling Service – Phone 1300 363 622. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Western Australia
Police, Fire and Ambulance – Phone 000 for emergency assistance.
Lifeline – Phone 13 11 14 for crisis support when feeling suicidal or if you need to talk to someone immediately.
Kids Help Line – Phone 1800 55 1800 a counselling service for children and young people from 5-25 years. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
SANE Helpline – Phone 1800 18 7263 for help during business hours. Provides information about mental illness & related issues, advice and referral to support services in the callers local area.
Samaritans Suicide Emergency Service (Country) – Phone 1800 198 313. Offers emotional support 24 hours a day, seven days a weekt to people passing through a personal crisis and those who may be in imminent danger of committing suicide.
Samaritans Suicide Emergency Service (Metro) – Phone (08) 9381 5555. Offers emotional support 24 hours a day, seven days a week to people passing through a personal crisis and those who may be in imminent danger of committing suicide.
Northern Territory
Police, Fire and Ambulance – Phone 000 for emergency assistance.
Lifeline – Phone 13 11 14 for crisis support when feeling suicidal or if you need to talk to someone immediately.
Kids Help Line – Phone 1800 55 1800 a counselling service for children and young people from 5-25 years. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
SANE Helpline – Phone 1800 18 7263 for help during business hours. Provides information about mental illness & related issues, advice and referral to support services in the callers local area.
Samaritans Suicide Emergency Service (Country) – Phone 1800 198 313. Offers emotional support 24 hours a day, seven days a week to people passing through a personal crisis and those who may be in imminent danger of committing suicide.
Samaritans Suicide Emergency Service (Metro) – Phone (08) 9381 5555. Offers emotional support 24 hours a day, seven days a week to people passing through a personal crisis and those who may be in imminent danger of committing suicide.
Tasmania
Police, Fire and Ambulance – Phone 000 for emergency assistance.
Lifeline – Phone 13 11 14 for crisis support when feeling suicidal or if you need to talk to someone immediately.
Kids Help Line – Phone 1800 55 1800 a counselling service for children and young people from 5-25 years. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
SANE Helpline – Phone 180 18 7263 for help during business hours. Provides information about mental illness & related issues, advice and referral support services in the callers local area
Special Needs 4 Special Needs
This Queensland based business offers products online for children with special needs. The products are suitable for children with ASDs, Down Syndrome, ADHD, developemental/learning delays etc and include sensory toys & tools, writing aids, weighted items and more.
Companion Card
The National Companion Card Scheme brings together State and territory Companion Card programs that enable eligible people with lifelong disability to participate at venues and activities without incurring the cost of a second ticket for their companion.
Physical Disability Australia
This organisation exists to convince governments to mandate laws and rules that enable the full participation of people with physical disabilities in all areas of society.
Aged and Community Services Australia
Is the national peak body in Australia representing over 1100 church, charitable and community based organisations providing accommodation and care services to over 700 000 older people, people with a disability and their Carers.
Department of Health and Ageing
Established in 1921, has a diverse set of responsibilities with a common purpose which is reflected in their vision statement “Better health and active ageing for all Australians”.
bladder.bowel.gov.au
An inititaive from the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, this website provides valuable information for Children, Young Adults, Adults and Older Persons to assist with the prevention and management of bladder and bowel problems.
Australian Human Rights Commission
The Australian Human Rights Commission is the new name of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission. The Commission was established in 1986 by an act of the federal Parliament. They are an independent statutory organisation and report to the federal Parliament through the Attorney-General.
Housekeepers help you to remain independent in your own home. They can make life much easier for the elderly, people with a disability and their families. Most of the Independent Carers / Support Workers can assist with housekeeping and cleaning services. The service could include any or all of the following:
- Vacuuming and Mopping
- Washing and Ironing
- Bath, toilet, and shower cleaning
- Plant Care
- Pet Care
- Kitchen Cleaning
- Laundry
- Meal Preparations
- Running Errands
Icons on the Carer profiles show what services they are willing to provide. Carers who have indicated they are willing to do domestic duties can assist with general housekeeping. To find a Housekeeper or Carer click HERE.
