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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.
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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.
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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.
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Australian Institute of Family Studies 2018 Conference
'What matters most to families in the 21st century?'
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AMCAL discount offer for carers!
Offer available during National Carers Week.
Young Carer Bursary Program applications closed
Applications currently being assessed.
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NDIS Project and Better Start Program
Help available with transition from existing supports.
Recommendations to review respite arrangements.
