A gateway to support.
There are more than 2.65 million unpaid carers in Australia, and 1 in 12 are under 25 years old. If you are an unpaid carer, we're here to support you.
What is Carer Gateway?
Support for unpaid carers.
Your care situation is as unique as you are.
Carer Gateway is a national initiative program funded by the Australian Government that offers a free and diverse range of short-term services to help you manage your caring role and improve your wellbeing.
Uniting is one of the seven providers that delivers the Carer Gateway Program across Victoria. Uniting’s delivery of this program is in partnership with the lead provider – Holstep Health.
Living in Victoria?
Uniting supports carers in:
- The Eastern Metropolitan Region of Melbourne
- Gippsland
- Goulburn North East
- Albury (NSW).
3 simple steps to accessing carer support
To access Carer Gateway services, visit the central Carer Gateway website or call the team on 1800 422 737 (Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm).
Express your interest online or via phone. You can also request for a call-back online.
If you’re referring on behalf of the carer, please fill out the e-referral.
A member of the Gateway team will be in touch to discuss your needs and help you access support.
If you need an interpreter, please call 131 450.