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Australia’s carers support workplace flexibility

8 April 2025 – 120.45 KB

Carers Australia welcomes the support from political leaders for family and friend carers who require reasonable workplace flexibility.

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Five affordable, achievable ‘game-changers’ for carers this election

28 March 2025 – 123.02 KB

With more than 3 million people in Australia caring for others who rely on them, Carers Australia believes this is a unique and urgent moment to make five critical changes.

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Few budget measures support carers

28 March 2025 – 93.07 KB

Carers Australia is disappointed that there are few measures in the 2025 Federal Budget that specifically support carers. An increased cost of living and an ageing population mean support for carers is critical and urgent.

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Bursary boost recognises acute young carer need

20 January 2025 – 89.4 KB

Carers Australia is thrilled with Minister Rishworth’s announcement today that all eligible applicants who applied for the 2025 Young Carer Bursary Program to assist them with their educational pursuits have been successful and, in addition, the amount of the bursary will increase.

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Carers Australia seeks Independent Board Director

16 December 2024 – 469.75 KB

The Board of Carers Australia comprises eight member-appointed directors and two independent directors. The 2025 board seeks applications for independent directors by 19 January 2025 for consideration.

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National Carer Strategy Welcomed, Concrete Actions for Carers Needed

10 December 2024 – 139.11 KB

The National Carers Network welcomes today’s release of the National Carer Strategy and thanks Minister Amanda Rishworth for delivering on this election commitment, as well as the Department of Social Services for its significant role in the development of the Strategy.

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2025 Federal Election Asks

9 December 2024 – 6.96 MB

Carers Australia has proposed the following 2025 election asks to every politician, regardless of party. These asks address cost of living support, superannuation for carers, an increase to the vital lifeline that is the Young Carer Bursary and the Carer-Inclusive Workplace Initiative, and carer recognition. As Carers Australia Board Chair David Quilty says, “Real recognition means actions. The rest is symbolic.”

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One in six young Australians are carers

29 October 2024 – 324.7 KB

Young Australians find themselves a year behind in schooling, socially isolated, and sit behind their peers when it comes to future career opportunities – all because they care for a loved one.

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Carers are more lonely, distressed and likely to face financial hardship

14 October 2024 – 137.81 KB

New research from the 2024 Carer Wellbeing Survey shows Australia's carers are more than twice as likely to experience low wellbeing compared with the average Australian adult.

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Welcome changes to the Carer Payment

4 May 2024 – 137.15 KB

Carers Australia welcomes the Government's decision to remove barriers to employment.

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Peak Body disappointed by delays to new Aged Care Act

4 April 2024 – 161.71 KB

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Recognising, Valuing and Supporting Unpaid Carers

27 March 2024 – 195.11 KB

Carers Australia today welcomes the report delivered by the Inquiry into the Recognition of Unpaid Carers committee.