Commonwealth Carelink Centres
Commonwealth Carelink Centres are run by the Department of Health and Ageing. They are able to provide information on government assistance, as well as a range of health issues.
Ph: 1800 052 222
Website: www.commCarelink.health.gov.au and www.nsforum.org.au
Centrelink
Centrelink is a government agency delivering a range of Commonwealth Services and payments to Carers and people with disabilities.
Ph: See the contacts page on the website.
Website: www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/dhs/centrelink
RIAP (Respite Intake & Allocation Process)
RIAP is the process by which carers and care recipients are allocated to service providers, such as Riverlink. Allocations to service providers occur in the last three months of the financial year previous to the time service is provided. The lines open in January and close in March, however you can leave a message at any point during the year.
Ph: 9407 1654
Website: iap.metronorth@dhs.nsw.gov.au
Interpreter Services
A range of Interpreter Services are available for individuals who may have difficulty reading, speaking and/or understanding English.
Ph: 131 450
Website: www.tisnational.gov.au
Aging, Disability & Home Care
Information Referral & Intake Line
Ph: 9841 9350