Karuna launch Carer Support Services

[From Karuna Hospice Services]

Karuna is pleased to announce the launch of our Carer Support Services, designed for carers supporting someone with a life-limiting illness, as well as those recently bereaved. These services are proudly delivered by Karuna in partnership with Wellways Carer Gateway.

We are now accepting referrals for carers who may benefit from our range of supports, including upcoming peer groups for both current and recently bereaved carers.

These services are proudly delivered for and in partnership with Wellways Carer Gateway, who are supported by a vast local and national partner network, including Karuna. Our strong collaboration ensures carers are empowered with the support they need to flourish and become the best version of themselves. At Karuna, we walk alongside those navigating the often complex and emotional journey of supporting someone with a life-limiting illness. Whether the person in their care has just received a diagnosis, is receiving palliative care, nearing end of life, or has recently died—carers need and deserve support too. We offer a range of free, tailored services for carers, designed to reduce isolation, build resilience,and provide practical and emotional support. These include:

  • Navigation support: helping carers understand what’s available and access the right services at the right time
  • Counselling: offering a safe, compassionate space to process grief, loss, emotional strain & change
  • Coaching: supporting carers to reflect, plan ahead, develop confidence, and maintain balance in their lives
  • Peer support groups: guided group sessions where carers can share experiences and connect with others in similar circumstances

We invite you to refer carers—whether they are family members, friends, or neighbours—who may be quietly carrying the burden of care. They do not need to wait until crisis strikes. In fact, the earlier we can provide support, the more grounded, informed, and emotionally sustained they are likely to feel throughout the journey.

We’ll be sharing more detailed information about these services soon. In the meantime, if you are working with a carer who may benefit from support, you can ask them to complete the enquiry form themselves, or—with their consent—complete it on their behalf. Our team will then be in touch to offer personalised assistance.

https://karuna.org.au/carer-support/

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If you have any questions about the services or referral process, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.