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Carers
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Commonwealth Government Carers (Department of Human Services)
Information and services for carers including payments, online services, assistance and programs
State Government Companion Card (Tasmania)
Details of the Companion Card, available to people who require a permanent carer, which allows the carer access to many community events and entertainments for free. Registration details are provided
Commonwealth Government Disability and Carers (Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs)
FaHCSIA site with details of grants, funding, programs and other information to support carers of people with a disability or severe medical condition, or those who are frail or aged
Commonwealth Government Disability payments and allowances
Links to Australian Government information on payments and allowances available to support people with disabilities
Commonwealth Government Women (Australian Government)
Links to Australian Government web sites providing information and resources for women
Commonwealth Government Young Carers Southern Tasmania
The Youth Carers Program provides free support services and resources to young Tasmanian carers. The service in southern Tasmania is run by a not-for-profit organisation called Community Based Support South, as part of the Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre

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