The aim is to ensure families and carers of people living with a mental illness receive appropriate support, information, education and skill development to fulfill their caring role, while maintaining their own health and well being. Services include Carer Education and Training, Information and referral, and Support Groups for Carers. 

Mission Australia Family and Carer Mental Health Program - Sawtell/Coffs Harbour

Australian Addisons Disease Association Incorporated

Providing information, support, counselling, carer support and respite

Carers NSW - Coffs Harbour Office

This service assist clients in navigating the disability service system by providing information, advice and support when decisions need to be made.
This includeds helping clients understand their National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plan and connecting them with  people and support systems. 
Ultimately, building confidence and skills so clients can control their funding.

A Break Disability and Respite Services

Mission Australia Family and Carer Mental Health Program - Port Macquarie

Support group for respiratory patients and carers
Please call the Toll free number to find out more about this service.
Lung Foundation Australia is a national charity dedicated to supporting anyone with a lung disease. We're the national first point-of-call for patients, their families, carers, health professionals and the general community.

Wauchope Easy Breathers

One Door Carer Advocates deliver this program to those who support someone living with a mental illness. Carer Advocates give you practical support providing you with information to cope, help in building a network of support people, assistance in navigating the mental health system and how to care for yourself. Our Carer Advocates are also available to help you access local supports and services you need but may not know exist.

One Door Mental Health - Armidale

MyTime peer support groups are for anyone caring for a child with a disability or chronic medical condition ages 0-16years of age. This is a government funded service and is free to eligible families.

Lismore MyTime

Mission Australia Family and Carer Mental Health Program - Lismore

Please call the Toll free number to find out more about this service. National charity dedicated to supporting anyone with a lung disease. First point-of-call for patients, their families, carers, health professionals and the general community. - Promotes the importance of lung health and early diagnosis of lung disease - Promotes equitable access to evidence-based care - Funds quality research 

Support groups in Sawtell

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