Carers Australia (National)
Carers Australia Supporting Family Carers
Carers provide unpaid care and support to family members and friends who have a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness or who are frail.
More than one in eight Australians provide care of this kind.
Carers Australia and the network of carers associations in each state and territory's purpose is to improve the lives of carers. Together we provide important services like counselling, advice, advocacy, education and training. We also promote the recognition of carers to governments, businesses and the wider public.
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For family carer support and counselling you can contact your state or territory Carers Association on 1800 242 636*
* Calls from mobile phones are charged at applicable rates
The Tyranny of Distance? Caring in regional and remote Australia
Following the release of new research we now know more about carers across Australia. The Tyranny of Distance? Carers in regional and remote areas of Australiais the result of a partnership between Carers Australia and Commonwealth Financial Planning and was undertaken by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
The Face of Care Photography Exhibition
The Hon Justine Elliot MP launched the Face of Care Photography Exhibition on 19 October.
Links
Find out more about how you can support a
National Disability Insurance Scheme
Have your say on the current health system
Have your say as part of an exciting new project:
Let us know what’s important for young people
who are carers or who live with a disability,
learning difficulty or chronic illness.
Carers Australia Employment Opportunities
Program Coordinator
Deakin (ACT) location, flexible working hours, free parking, opportunity for professional development
Do you like working on innovative projects? Interested in building your experience working with young people? Like to work for a not-for-profit organisation?
The final date for receipt of applications is close of business Friday 4 December 2009.
This website can be personalised according to your specific needs and interests. We encourage you to read Getting the most out of this website to take advantage of this option and the site’s many other features.