Many people don't see themselves as a carer
They are "just" a child, parent, partner or friend who cares for someone close to them.
If that sounds like you — you are a carer, and you deserve support too. You don't need to be paid or registered to access help. Mossman Support Services is a registered Carer Gateway provider and we're here for you.
You might be a carer if...
Carers come in all shapes and sizes. Do any of these sound like you?
A Family Member
You care for a parent, child, sibling or other family member who has a disability, chronic illness, mental health condition or age-related needs.
A Partner or Spouse
You provide ongoing care and support to your partner or spouse as part of your daily life — on top of everything else you do.
A Friend or Neighbour
You regularly help someone in your life who couldn't manage without your support — even if you've never thought of yourself as their "carer".
A Young Carer
You're a young person who helps care for someone at home — a parent, sibling or grandparent. Young carers deserve support too.
You don't have to be a paid or registered carer to be eligible for support. If you are providing unpaid care to a family member or friend with disability, a mental health condition, a chronic or life-limiting illness, alcohol or drug dependency, or age-related frailty — help is available to you.
Support that's there for you
Three ways we can help you as a carer in the Douglas Shire.
We can provide support for your loved one while you take some much-needed time for yourself. Our experienced Support Workers can come to the home or take your loved one out into the community so you can have a genuine break and care for you.
The Australian Government's Carer Gateway program provides a range of free services and supports for unpaid carers. Mossman Support Services is a registered Carer Gateway provider — which means we can connect you with funded support services you may not know you're entitled to.
We work in partnership with the Cairns Wellways Carer Gateway team. Our Lifestyle Support team can put you in touch with Wellways to begin the process of accessing carer supports — just reach out to us and we'll make the connection for you.
How to get started
Three simple steps to accessing the support you deserve.
Reach out to our Lifestyle Support team
Contact Nicola or Reanna at our Lifestyle Support program — they are your first point of contact and will listen to your situation without any judgment. You can call, email or simply drop in.
We connect you with Wellways Carer Gateway
Our team will put you in touch with the Cairns Wellways Carer Gateway team who can assess your needs and identify what funded supports you may be eligible for. We make the introduction — you don't have to navigate it alone.
Start receiving the support you deserve 💜
Once your supports are set up, we can provide respite care and other services for your loved one while you get the break you need. You've been caring for someone else — now let us help care for you.
Talk to our Lifestyle Support team
Nicola and Reanna are your first point of contact for carer support — reach out any time.