What is Carer Support Service?

SSCSS is a not for profit organisation that is funded by DADHC in which aims to improve the quality of life of unpaid carers who reside in the Sutherland Shire by supporting them in their role in caring for a relative or friend who is frail/aged has dementia or has a disability.

Services offered by SSCSS:

   
• Telephone & face to face support
   
• Carer Support Groups
   
• Informal Counselling
   
• Training and information sessions
   
• Advocacy
   
• Information and referral

Support Groups

SSCSS runs several support groups, which aim to provide support, information, networking with other likeminded carers. The support groups which are run include:

   
• General carer/social
   
• Carers of people with Dementia
   
• Carers for parents of children with a Disability
   
• Greek Speaking Carers
   
• Cantonese Speaking Carers
   
• Mandarin Speaking Carers
   
• Assistance to Former Carers Support Group

What area does SSCSS cover?

Sutherland Shire Local Government Area.

Carers Corner Newsletter

SSCSS produces a quarterly carer newsletter which provides HACC service & resources information and details outlining our support groups and quest speakers. It also provides general information on upcoming events that may be of interest to carers. The Carers Corner allows carers to "come-and-go" when required whilst still feeling confident that SSCSS is available when they require support. Please refer to the carers corner to download the newsletter.

Carer Resource Library

SSCSS has a collection of resources, which carers may borrow for a maximum period of four weeks. Where possible resources will be available for loan at morning teas and support group meetings. This library is continually updated and expanded in response to carer requests to organise carers week events in Sutherland Shire.

Carers Week

SSCSS facilitates the Sutherland Shire Carers Week Working Party. Stayed tuned for information on events.

Where are we?

Stapleton Avenue Community Centre
3a Stapleton Avenue,
Sutherland Sutherland
Phone: 02 9542 6292 OR 02 9542 3635
Fax: 02 9542 6291
Email: office@ssccn.org.au

• Stapleton Avenue Comunity Centre is a fully accessable building.
• There is a small amount of 2 hour parking out the front.
• It is approximatly a five minute walk from the Sutherland train station.

Operating times:

SSCSS operates 9-4pm Monday to Friday, 48 weeks per year.

Want more information

Contact SSCSS

Contact 02 9542 6292 alternativly you can email office@ssccn.org.au where the enquiry will be forwarded to a carer support worker.

Respite

If you need emergency respite please call the Benevolent Society Southeast Sydney Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre on 1800 059 059

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