Northern Sydney Carer Support Service has access to a range of publications and informative resources that can be helpful to Carers.

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There are a variety of publications available that are produced by government and non-government organisations, which are generally free-of-charge, and some are available in a number of languages.

Most publications are available through the Commonwealth Carers Resource Centre. Click here Department of Health and Ageing - Commonwealth Carer Resource Centres to visit their website.
Telephone: 1800 242 636

Commonwealth Carers Resource Centre's `Carers Kits' are available from our website, covering a number of topics:

Emergency Care Plan
Feelings
Legal Arrangements
Loss & Grief
Managing Health & Medication
Managing Money
Safety at Home
Taking a Break
Taking Care of Yourself

You can also contact the Carer Support Office to obtain copies.
Telephone: (02) 8877 5349
Email: carersns@nsccahs.helath.nsw.gov.au or rdsmith@nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au

Carers can access information in the Northern Sydney region hospitals on the Carer notice boards and in our Carer Information Folders available on the hospital wards.

A number of resources are available online for you to download. You can download some of these publications from our website by following the links below or, refer to our Useful Links for Carers for access to other sites for carers.

There are many other Other Publications for Carers available and a brief outline of each is below:

Advance Care Directive is a `living will' for your future health choices at a time when you may no longer be able to communicate your wishes to your health practitioners.

Your Future Starts Now A Guide for the Over 50s. Published by the Benelovent Society this resource contains important information about what you can do to make sure your wishes will be carried out, eg. Wills, Powers of attorney, Enduring guardianship and Advance care directives.

Caring for Somone with Delirium This brochure provides information for people who have experienced delirium and for their Carer and family.

Comonwealth Carer Resource Centre publications:

Advocacy can be defined as standing up for the rights of people who are being treated unfairly, and standing alongside an individual who is disadvantaged and speaking out on their behalf in a way that represents the best interests of that person.

Benefits & Entitlements A summary of the benefits and entitlements that may be relevant to Carers.

Caring for and supporting your parent or partner as they age No one ever thinks it will happen to them, yet one in five households in Australia is providing support to a family member or friend.

How to Make a Complaint If you are a carer you may be involved with a range of people, services and organizations that assist you with the responsibilities of caring. Sometimes problems can arise about which you wish to complain. When something is unfair, or you believe you or the person you are caring for has been treated unreasonably, you have a right to speak out and have the problem rectified.

Palliative Care Are you caring for a family member or friend who has a terminal illness? The increasing needs of carers are also very important at this stage of an illness. This resource will assist you with any emotional, practical, social and spiritual concerns faced by you, other family members or friends during this period.

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Carers

Support for Carers in their Caring Role If you are close to someone who is a Carer you may find this resource helpful in knowing how to support them and understand their role.