Home > News & Media > Media Releases Media Releases Search Sort by Newest to Oldest Oldest to Newest Filter to All Media Release Media Release Women carers to be better supported in the workplace under a new program25 May 2021 – 192.71 KBIn a win for women carers looking to combine work and care, Carers Australia has been announced as a grant recipient of the Federal Government’s Women’s Leadership and Development Program. Download Media Release Increased funding for respite and support services for carers welcomed11 May 2021 – 175.68 KBThe Treasurer’s announcement tonight of an additional $798.3 million to support carers of the aged has been welcomed by the national peak body for Australia’s 2.65 million unpaid carers. Download Media Release Carers must be recognised by Select Committee on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention20 April 2021 – 160.67 KBCarers must not be forgotten by the Select Committee on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention (the Committee), says the national peak body for Australia’s 2.65 million unpaid carers. Download Media Release Carers must remain a priority30 March 2021 – 165.05 KBThe Federal Government’s new ministry must continue to prioritise Australia’s 2.65 million unpaid carers. Download Media Release Additional investment in respite services for older Australians from diverse backgrounds welcomed17 March 2021 – 169.46 KBCarers Australia has welcomed the Government’s $9.6 million investment into tailored respite care for culturally and linguistically diverse seniors. Download Media Release Recognition of the importance of informal carers an important step to improving home care2 March 2021 – 154.94 KBCarers Australia and the National Carer Network are calling on the Government to address the systemic issues with home care and supports for informal carers following the findings of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. Download Media Release Carers Australia calls for greater support for carers within community services as satisfaction decreases21 January 2021 – 162.48 KBCarers Australia is urging the Federal Government to provide greater support to carers after new figures released by the Productivity Commission show decreasing levels of satisfaction amongst primary carers. Download Media Release $20 million investment in respite services for senior Australians from diverse backgrounds welcomed14 December 2020 – 189.68 KBCarers Australia and the Federation of Ethnic Communities Councils of Australia (FECCA) have welcomed the Government’s announcement of the $20 million in grants to be made available to deliver centre based day programs tailored to the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse seniors. Download Media Release International Day of People with Disability 2020: Building Back Better3 December 2020 – 159.08 KBOur media release recognising International Day of People with Disability 2020. Download Media Release Productivity Commission acknowledges the need for more recognition and support for mental health family and friend carers18 November 2020 – 152.69 KBOur media release regarding the Productivity Commission’s final report from its Mental Health Inquiry. Download Media Release Poor sleep health of unpaid carers adversely affecting wellbeing14 October 2020 – 170.9 KBThe health and wellbeing of Australia’s 2.65 million unpaid carers is being negatively impacted by significant sleep disruptions, with some reporting as little as 3-hours sleep per night. Download Media Release Prime Minister thanks unpaid carers at the beginning of National Carers Week11 October 2020 – 170.71 KBThe Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon Scott Morrison MP, has kicked off this year’s National Carers Week by thanking unpaid carers for their remarkable contribution to our nation. Download Page 1 of 8:123...8