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Senate Inquiry Reports on Grandparent Carers

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 30th October 2014 -  A Senate Committee report to Federal Parliament into grandparent carers has called for financial and legal support for the often-ignored grandparents raising grandchildren as…

Carers’ Role in NDIS Uncertain

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 9th October 2014 -  The future of support for carers is “highly uncertain” as NSW transitions towards the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), according to a new report by peak…

Online Survey on NSW Carers Strategy

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 12th February 2014 -  Not for Profits and carers are being urged to take part in an online survey to assist in the development of the NSW Carers Strategy led by the NSW Department of Family and Community Services.…

More Older Aussies Working and Caring – Report

Staff Reporter, Monday, 20th January 2014 -  The number of older Australians balancing work and unpaid caring is growing and forcing more people to remain in the workforce for longer, a recent report has found. The report, called…

New Program for Carers to Provide Extra Support

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 30th May 2013 -  A new support group program for carers of people with disabilities has been launched in New South Wales. Carers NSW and the NSW Department of Family and Community Services, Ageing,…

Who Cares for the Carers?

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 28th May 2013 -  As many as seven out of 10 people caring for someone living with a mental illness are suffering high levels of mental distress, according to a new report. The Hunter Institute of Mental…

Disability & Carer Workforce Dropping – COAG Report

Lina Caneva, Friday, 24th May 2013 -  The number of people working with a disability has taken a major backward step- being at its lowest in three years – with many still living below the poverty line, according to…

Employers Encouraged to Provide Flexible Workplaces for Carers

Staff Reporter, Monday, 25th March 2013 -  Employers are being encouraged to provide flexible working arrangements for carers by registering for the Federal Government’s Care Aware Workplaces program. The program…

Wesley Study Reveals Family Carers Carry Long-Term Cost

Lina Caneva, Monday, 14th May 2012 -  Almost 90 per cent of Australians who have cared for a spouse or relative with mental health issues reported a harmful impact on their own physical and mental health, according to a…

Disabled and Carers Join Expert Groups to Design NDIS

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 2nd May 2012 -  Three expert working groups, including disabled people and carers, have been chosen to help design the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The Federal Government has…

Victorian Carers Legislation Introduced into Parliament

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 9th February 2012 -  The Victorian Coalition Government has introduction new legislation recognising and valuing the role of carers in Victoria. The Victorian Coalition Government says it has honoured…

New NDIS Agency Welcomed By Carers Groups

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 6th December 2011 -  The national peak body representing Australia’s carers has welcomed the establishment of a new government agency to help launch of the new National Disability Insurance…

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