Disability, Seniors and Carers

Families, Seniors and Carers

Families, Seniors and Carers is Queensland's main government contact point for carers' issues. It has a key role in assisting Queensland Government departments and statutory authorities to ensure their employees have awareness and understanding of the government's carers' policies.

They can be contacted on:

• Email: Carers@families.qld.gov.au
• Postal address:
  Disability, Seniors and Carers
  Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety
  GPO Box 806
  BRISBANE  QLD  4001.

If you need information about direct supports and services for carers contact:

• Phone: 13 QGOV (13 74 68) (toll-free within Australia)
• TTY: (07) 3896 3471 or 1800 010 222.

Support for carers

Visit Disability Online—the Queensland Government's portal for people with a disability, as well as their carers, friends and family—for the following information:

• who is a carer and where carers can find help
• financial support for carers
• getting some help with disability support, home and vehicle modifications and aids and equipment
• organising a Companion Card or Carer Business Discount Card
• legal issues for carers
• planning for the future.