Carers
If you take care of a family member or friend with disability, you're a carer.
Find out what help and support is available to you in the Northern Territory (NT) below.
Carers NT
Carers NT is dedicated to improving the lives of unpaid carers living in the Northern Territory. Services provided include:
- advocacy
- information
- support
- counselling
- education
- training.
To find out more, go to the Carers NT website.
Carer Gateway
Career Gateway is an Australian Government program that offers free services and support for carers.
To find out more, go to the Carer Gateway website or call 1800 422 737.
Companion Card
If the person you care for needs lifelong help to access the community, they may be eligible for an NT Companion Card.
This card gives free entry for carers at participating venues and events when accompanying a person with a disability.
For more details and eligibility, check the NT Companion Card program.
NT Public Guardian and Trustee
The Northern Territory (NT) Public Guardian and Trustee provides:
- guardianship
- estate administration
- trustee management
- will making services.
To find out more, go to the NT Public Guardian and Trustee website.
NT Carers Charter
The NT Carers Charter recognises the valuable role of carers in our community and is a Schedule to the Carers Recognition Act 2006 (NT).
It outlines key values such as respect, acknowledgement, diversity, recognition and impact.
Get the printable A3 NT Carers Charter PDF (939.0 KB).
Carer concessions
As a carer, you may be eligible for a number of concessions.
Read more about concessions.