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Carers National News
Carers National News – 15 March 2024

15 March 2024

Submission
Submissions to the new Aged Care Act Exposure Draft call for stronger carer inclusiveness

14 March 2024 – 3.64 MB

The draft new Aged Care Act is a bitter disappointment to Carers Australia and to other consumer organisations operating in the aged care space. It does not include any of the recommendations the Aged Care Royal Commission with respect to carers right receive timely and tailored supports which address their own needs and enhance their capacity to provide care, both in their own interests and in the interests of those they care for.
Media Release
International Women’s Day 2024

8 March 2024 – 160.7 KB

On International Women’s Day, Carers Australia is calling on Federal Government to invest in Australia’s unpaid female carers by paying Superannuation Guarantee Contribution on the Carer Payment.
Media Release
Superannuation for Unpaid Carers: The Next Logical Step

7 March 2024 – 178.83 KB

Carers Australia is calling on Federal Government to improve the wellbeing and economic support for Australia’s 2.65 million unpaid carers by adding superannuation to the Carer Payment. It comes after Finance Minister Katy Gallagher confirmed the government plans to introduce legislation ensuring super on government-funded paid parental leave.
Carers National News
Carers National News – 1 March 2024

6 March 2024

Submission
Response to the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care – Consultation on the Exposure to Draft of the New Aged Care Act

29 February 2024 – 262.06 KB

Carers Australia welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Exposure Draft of the New Aged Care Act.