March 3, 2017

Submission to the Joint Standing Committee into the provision of services under the NDIS for people with psychosocial disabilities related to a mental health problem

An important opportunity to identify how the NDIS has impacted their carers.

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March 2, 2017

Submission on the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Omnibus Savings & Childcare Reform) Bill 2017

Our Submission, primarily focusing on the impact on carers of the proposed amendments.

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January 24, 2017

Pre-Budget Submission 2017 - 2018

Carers Australia's Pre-Budget Submission to the Australian Government, outlining our recommendations for the Federal Budget.

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December 16, 2016

Submission on Delivering an Integrated Carer Support Service

Comprehensive and equitable service offerings of a generally positive model, although number of areas require greater clarification.

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December 5, 2016

Submission to the Aged Care Legislated Review

A Submission focused on the impacts of reforms on carers' access to services which support them in their caring role.

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September 16, 2016

Submission to the Review of Pharmacy Remuneration and Regulation

Carers Australia comments on the desire for greater engagement of carers by pharmacies and greater awareness of the services available.

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September 16, 2016

Submission to the Senate Standing Committees on Economics: Budget Savings (Omnibus ) Bill 2016

Carers Australia's comments regarding removal of backdating of the Carer Allowance, and the removal of the Energy Supplement to new social security and family assistance payments recipients.

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August 30, 2016

Submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission's review on Elder Abuse and Commonwealth Laws

A Submission into the review of Elder Abuse and Commonwealth Laws, with a focus on family and friend carers and suggestions about improving the safety and protection of older people.

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August 2, 2016

Submission to the Productivity Commission inquiry into Competition in Human Services-Stage 1

Submission to PC Inquiry into Competition in Human Services: services within the human services sector that are best suited to increased application of competition, contestability and informed user choice.

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June 15, 2016

Designing the new integrated carer support service

Carers Australia submission to the draft Service Concept ‘Designing the new integrated carer support service’

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