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Carer Wellbeing
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You Are Entitled to Respite Care
As a carer, you have the right to take a break. Respite care gives you time to rest while your care recipient is looked after by someone else. It can be planned or emergency respite.
Australian Carer Support Resources
Carer Gateway
Free services and support for all Australian carers. Counselling, coaching, respite, peer support.
Carers Australia
National peak body representing Australian carers. Advocacy, information and support.
Beyond Blue
Mental health support for carers experiencing stress, anxiety or depression.
My Aged Care
Australian Government aged care information, assessment and service referrals.
NDIS
National Disability Insurance Scheme — support for eligible people with disability.
DVA — Department of Veterans Affairs
Support services for veterans and their carers.
Your Rights as a Carer
Under the Carer Recognition Act 2010 (Cth), carers are recognised for their valuable contribution to Australian society. You have the right to:
✓Be treated with dignity and respect
✓Participate in decisions about care
✓Access information about available support services
✓Have your physical, mental and emotional health needs considered
✓Take a break from caring (respite)
✓Be involved in planning and assessment of care services
View Carer Recognition Act 2010 →My Confidential Contacts
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iCareMate Privacy & Security
1. Secure Australian Servers
All your data is stored on secure, encrypted Australian-based servers. Your information is never shared with third parties.
2. Immutable Records
All notes, messages and records are permanently timestamped and cannot be edited or deleted, meeting Australian evidentiary standards.
3. Controlled Third Party Access
You control exactly who sees what. Third party access is token-based, expiry-dated, and can be revoked at any time.
iCareMate is committed to supporting Australian carers. All data is handled in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988. © 2026 appsilove Pty Ltd. ABN: 68 698 605 739
All records are permanently logged with timestamp and carer name. This record is designed to meet Australian evidentiary standards, subject to judicial discretion.