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Mainstream and Community Supports

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Research & Reports

WEBReport 2022 Carer Wellbeing Survey: Full Data Report. 10 October 2022 – 5.04 MB. In 2022, the second Carer Wellbeing Survey examined whether the wellbeing of Australia’s …

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The importance of having access to support for unpaid carers is clear

WEBRecent outcomes from a survey conducted by Carers Australia and the University of Canberra has identified that unpaid carers are lonelier, in poorer physical …

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CARING FOR OTHERS AND YOURSELF

WEB4 Caring for others and yourself he 221 Carer Wellbeing urvey Health of carers Many carers are managing challenging health problems while also caring for others.

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Carers need more mental health and wellbeing supports this …

WEBWhile a mental ill-health crisis is gripping the nation, new research affirms that carers are at particularly high risk of mental ill-health compared to Australians without caring …

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Palliative care and end-of-life care

WEBPalliative care is much more than end-of-life care. Anyone living with a life-limiting illness can benefit from a palliative approach. Palliative care treats death and dying as a normal …

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7th International Carers Conference – an international debate on …

WEBThe 7th International Carers Conference in Adelaide next week is uniting national and international experts on intelligent, futuristic and inclusive technology, …

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New CEO for Carers Australia

WEBLiz Callaghan has been announced as the new CEO of Carers Australia. Ms Callaghan was a Director in the Aged Care Royal Commission Taskforce in the …

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2022 Carer Wellbeing Survey: Full Data Report

WEBInformation for Carers. Providing a range of information and supports to carers, such as NDIS, Aged Care and advanced care planning. Carer Gateway

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CARING FOR OTHERS AND YOURSELF

WEBOne in ten Australians – 2.65 million people in 2018 – are carers. If these carers were replaced by paid workers, the care they provide would cost $77.9 billion

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How Does Having a Child with a Disability Affect a Family

WEBIt is no surprise then that the parents of children with a disability report higher levels of stress than other parents. Research suggests these pressures place family members at …

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The value of informal care in 2020

WEBtotal cost to replace all informal care in 2020 is $77.9 billion. Recipients of care with a profound disability account for $51.6 billion of the total replacement value, followed by …

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Centrelink Payments For Carers

WEBFor a carer to qualify for the Carer Payment, they must: Meet an income and assets test; Care for a person, or people, who have been assessed as meeting a minimum disability …

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Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Carers

WEBIt is estimated that between 25 and 30% (roughly 500,000) of all Australian carers are from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds. However, this figure is likely …

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Hoyts Carer Concession

WEBHoyts Cinemas has again renewed its agreement with Carers Australia for 2023 to offer discounts to carers who attend movie sessions with the person they care for. Hoyts are …

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