Staff Reporter, Thursday, 20th October 2011 -
Some 36% of primary carers in Australia report that their physical or emotional well-being had changed due to their caring role, and 50% had interrupted sleep as a result of caring,…
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 4th August 2011 -
Australia's 2.6 million carers will receive improved recognition and support following the launch of the Gillard Government's National Carer Strategy.
The Strategy…
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 7th April 2011 -
National Disability Insurance Scheme campaign group Every Australian Counts is looking for social media-savy volunteers to take on the role of bloggers, tweeters and status updaters…
Staff Reporter, Monday, 18th October 2010 -
It would cost nearly $41 billion per year to replace Australia’s 2.9 million unpaid carers according to a new report released by peak body Carers Australia.
The replacement…
Lina Caneva, Monday, 31st May 2010 -
Thousands of Australians, including carers and the recently bereaved, are missing out on assistance worth $623 million because the government does not actively promote awareness…
Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 20th April 2010 -
A new online resource will help Victorians living with a disability, their families and carers have easier access to respite by providing the latest information about available…
Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 14th April 2010 -
The Australian Productivity Commission has begun its inquiry into a National Disability Care and Support scheme.
The Inquiry forms part of the Rudd Government’s ten…
Staff Reporter, Monday, 20th October 2008 -
Around 2.5 million Australians aged 15 years and over care for someone at home because of a disability or old age, according to a new report released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.…
Staff Reporter, Monday, 21st May 2007 -
The Victorian Minister for Community Services, Gavin Jennings will launch a "Carer focused forum" in Melbourne to address all aspects of carer needs on Saturday May 26,…
Staff Reporter, Monday, 7th May 2007 -
Plans are underway for a national summit later this year in a bid to create a voice for parents, families and carers across the country.
The Summit is being organised under the auspices…