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Practical and financial support in the community

 
The following information provides a starting point to look for services in South Australia.
 
Find our booklet Guide to cancer services in South Australia in the Care and support section of our online library - it provides information about other services.

In most cases it will be best to contact the services listed by telephone. 1800 numbers are usually free when made from fixed phones (not mobile phones).
 
Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20 can also help identify the right service for you.
 
Carers SA    1800 815 549 
provides information and advocacy for people undertaking a caring role
 
Commonwealth Carelink Centres –  1800 052 222
Commonwealth Carelink Centres provide reliable information and guidance about community care services available in your local community. 
The service is free and confidential. It’s best to ring the Freecall number to find the service you need.
 
provides links to a range of information and help (including respite) available for carers.  
See especially the Carer Information Pack, available from Commonwealth Carer Resource Centre 1800 242 636
 
Centrelink – 13 2717
Find out about services for carers, including Carer Payment and Carer Allowance, Bereavement Payment   

Culturally Appropriate Home and Community Services 8245 7157
 
Financial counselling services - contact Families SA 8226 880
See also UnitingCare Wesley Adelaide 8202 5180 and UnitingCare Wesley Bowden 8245 7100.
 
Home And Community Care (HACC) 
Call the Commonwealth Carelink Centre 1800 052 222 to find out about HACC services.
The HACC Program  is a key provider of community care services. These programs are often managed through your local council.  
Some people may need to be referred to an Aged Care Assessment Team  – talk to your doctor.
 
provides information about living aide and equipment and a continence resource centre.  
Local Councils often provide a range of services that may be useful, such as help with shopping, transport, cleaning. (See also HACC services)
 
Meal services
Meals on Wheels  8271 8700 (Central office)
Some private meal services also provide meals.
There are also some culturally specific meal services
 Culturally Appropriate Home and Community Services 8245 7157
 Italian Meals and Services for the Aged 8431 3477
 
Domiciliary Care SA  8193 1234
Services include physical assistance, rehabilitation and personal care, as well as providing respite and support for carers. Also ncludes services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from diverse cultural backgrounds.
 
National Continence Helpline 1800 33 00 66 
 
provides nursing services in the home  - doctor or self referral.
 
Telstra Priority Assistance 13 2200
covers connection and repair for a standard Telstra phone service for customers with a life-threatening illness. 
 
 


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