Carer Supports

Question 1

Financial supports

Answer 1

Sources of funding:

• Carer payment / disability payment
• NDIS funding
• Hospital support for other consumables, medications
• Specific funding for medical adjuncts e.g. nappies
• Private funding from support groups / go fund me
• Taxi or transport vouchers
• Healthcare card

Question 2

Social supports

Answer 2

Disease specific support groups
Peer groups/church
Training family/close friends
Respite care
Council services
After school care 
Social worker