Experts in Our Health

The Our Health project aims to build the knowledge, skills and confidence of Victorian women with disabilities to exercise their right to accessible health information and services, and to inform the delivery of health services in their communities.

ACT Find-a-health service

The ACT find-a-health service is an online directory of health services available throughout the Australian Capital Territory. To search for respite services you can type in ‘respite’ and narrow your search by suburb.

Carer Gateway

The Carer Gateway website has some tips for working with health services, which apply to people with disability and their carer.

Carer Gateway

The Carer Gateway has some tips for working with health services when you care for someone with health problems.

Carer Gateway

The Carer Gateway also has an online resource that can help you to find respite or other support if you need a break.

For emergency respite care, you can contact Carer Gateway on 1800 422 737.

The Australian health system

It's useful to know how our system works and how to get the services you need. This website explains the different parts of the Australian health system, including Medicare.

The Australian health system

This website explains the different parts of the Australian health system and has information on how you can access the services you need.

Carer Gateway

The Carer Gateway gives you information on planning for the future and for end of life, including different steps and things to think about.

Carer Gateway

The Carer Gateway has advice on how you can advocate for people that you care for.

The Disability Trust

If you have an NDIS plan, the Disability Trust offers a range of programs and supports. They can help you connect with peers who are the same age and have similar interests.

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