Queensland Health
- Acknowledges the significant contribution family and carers make in supporting consumers on their recovery journey.
- Recognises that carers have needs specific to their own circumstances, separate from consumers.
- Promotes and supports carer involvement in the care planning and treatment for consumers.
Queensland Health's commitment to carers is reflected in the following practice guidelines:
- Carer involvement should be negotiated at the earliest possible stage between the consumer, the carer and the mental health service.
- Carers should be engaged in a partnership with the consumer and the mental health service to support and assist the consumer in their recovery from mental illness.
- Carers should have access to a mental health professional who as been designated as a contact person.
- Carers should be provided with information, support and options that will enhance and maintain their own well-being.
The Carers Recognition Policy can provide you with further information about what you as a carer can expect from the Queensland Government.
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