Many carers see themselves as a family member or friend who looks after a person they love, not as a carer. This means that they may not think to look – or ask – for help.
If you’re providing a family member, partner or friend with regular and ongoing care and help – without being paid – then you’re a carer. And you can get help and support from the government and other organisations.
A carer may give care for a few hours a week or all day, every day, depending on the level of support needed. Care can be received:
in the older person’s home
in a residential aged care home
in your home.
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