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News & announcements
New national approach to carer support services announced
A more integrated and nationally consistent model of service delivery.
Waiting time for home care packages imposing unsustainable stress on carers of the aged
More Home Care Packages needed for the aged.
Serious shortage of respite accommodation in aged care homes revealed
Increased subsidies and greater availability needed for respite.
Survey into carers’ awareness of the Carer Gateway
The Carer Gateway is a national phone and website service developed by the Department of Social Services (DSS) to provide practical information about services and support for carers.
Accessing respite through the NDIS
Carers’ access to planned respite under the NDIS has been a major issue for carers from the beginning of the reform.
Better regulation of quality care in aged care homes
Adequate regulation and surveillance of residential aged care homes has become a high profile issue this year with media attention focused on the failure to care adequately for the elderly.
7th International Carers Conference
October was a busy month for Carers Australia, beginning with the hugely successful 7th International Carers Conference held at the Adelaide Convention Centre.
View the 7th International Carers Conference keynote films
The keynote presentations filmed during the 7th International Carers Conference are now available on the Carers Australia website.
Carers adversely affected by Taskforce recommendations on after-hours home doctor services
Our media release regarding proposed changes to after-hours primary care services.
Our media release on Productivity Commission recommendations to improve the NDIS.
