Publications
Search for Research & Publications
Submission to the Aged Care Financing Authority Respite Care Consultation
Our submission into a review of the use of respite care and the appropriateness of current funding arrangements.
Our Submission to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee.
Submission on Supported Employment
Our Submission to the DSS Discussion Paper on the importance of supported employment to people with disability and their carers.
Download file for 'Submission on Supported Employment' (287 KB)
Specialist Dementia Care Units
Carers of people with dementia not only provide more hours of care on average than most other categories of carers, but they are also more likely to experience significant strain, stress and psychological...
Despite widespread political and community recognition that the contribution of unpaid family and friend carers is essential to the continuing affordability of aged care and disability care, direct funding...
Redesign of Dementia Consumer Supports
Carers Australia supports the redesign of dementia supports for consumers with the objective of achieving a more integrated and streamlined system of care. However, we are disappointed that there is less...
Download file for 'Redesign of Dementia Consumer Supports' (660 KB)
Inquiry on the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Cashless Debit Card) Bill 2017
Without better evidence of the value of the cashless debit card in meeting its objectives, Carers Australia does not support the extension of the Cashless Debit Card to new areas, more participants, and...
Future Reform - an integrated care at home program to support older Australians
In this submission Carers Australia's primary focus is on family and friend carers of the aged. We also respond to more general issues relating to propositions for a more integrated home care program to...
Carers Australia Submission to Joint House NDIS Inquiry into NDIS Transitional Arrangements
The main focus of this submission is the transition issues arising from national and state/territory government contributions to the NDIS which are leading to the diminution of supports for carers.
Provision of services under the NDIS Early Childhood Early Intervention Approach
Carers Australia broadly supports the concept of an integrated approach to early intervention services for children with developmental needs.