Carelink

When you contact a Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre, either by phone or in person, you will receive prompt and personalised attention. However, if you would like to search for services in your area yourself, you can access their website at www.commcarelink.health.gov.au/.

The Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre provides free and confidential information on aged care, disability, palliative, mental illness and other community support services available by phoning a national telephone number Freecall™ 1800 052 222*. Anyone can contact a Commonwealth Carelink Centre and with more than 1200 services listed we have to date assisted over 50,000 people.

•    Personal Care
•    Domestic Assistance
•    Meals
•    Transport     
•    Respite Care
•    Disability Equipment
•    Therapy Services
•    Home Maintenance     
•    Nursing Care
•    Social Support
•    Independent Living Skills
•    Home Modification

If you cannot find information on the services you are looking for on this site contact your regional Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre on 1800 052 222 (FREECALL™ except for mobiles).

Your regional Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre offers a person-to-person telephone information service with trained staff who have access to a range of community information directories and databases. They have local knowledge on aged, disability and other health services which are beyond the scope of this database.

Your local Centre can also assist you to access information about home and community care services available in other parts of Australia by transferring your call, free of charge, to the Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre that serves the area.

To contact your nearest Centre from anywhere in Australia phone 1800 052 222 (FREECALL™ except for mobiles ).