The Carer Gateway Katoomba Carer Hub is a welcoming space where carers can drop in for a cuppa, access information, relax in our massage chair, browse our community library, or connect with other carers.
A Carer Hub Navigator is onsite to offer practical support, guidance, and connection. They also run regular workshops, activities, and special events to support local carers.
Carer Gateway is a national support service funded by the Australian Government, providing free, local services designed by carers, for carers. Their services, which include peer support, facilitated coaching, counselling, respite and practical support, aim to build skills, reduce strain, and strengthen emotional wellbeing so carers can thrive.
Carer Gateway services are not means tested and accessing support doesn't impact any other Centrelink Carer Support Payment/s you may be receiving. You do not need to be receiving a Centrelink Carer Support Payment to access this service, all unpaid carers are able to access Carer Gateway.
Publicly available mental health information and self-help resources.
Self-help resources and low intensity interventions, including digital mental health, group and peer supports.
A mix of self-help resources, including digital mental health and low intensity interventions. Also psychological services for individuals who require them.
High intensity services including periods of intensive intervention that may involve multidisciplinary support. Where issues may be persistent or episodic without a high level of risk, complexity or disability.
Intensive team-based specialist assessment and intervention (typically state/territory mental health services) with involvement from a range of different mental health professionals including case managers, psychiatrists, allied health workers, and GPs. Includes a high level of risk, disability or complexity.