Home | News & Media | Media Releases Media Releases Search Sort by Newest to Oldest Oldest to Newest Filter to All Media Release Media Release Bursary boost recognises acute young carer need20 January 2025 – 89.4 KBCarers 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. Download Media Release Carers Australia seeks Independent Board Director16 December 2024 – 469.75 KBThe 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. Download Media Release National Carer Strategy Welcomed, Concrete Actions for Carers Needed10 December 2024 – 139.11 KBThe 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. Download Media Release 2025 Federal Election Asks9 December 2024 – 6.96 MBCarers 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.” Download Media Release One in six young Australians are carers29 October 2024 – 324.7 KBYoung 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. Download Media Release Carers are more lonely, distressed and likely to face financial hardship14 October 2024 – 137.81 KBNew 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. Download Media Release Welcome changes to the Carer Payment4 May 2024 – 137.15 KBCarers Australia welcomes the Government's decision to remove barriers to employment. Download Media Release Peak Body disappointed by delays to new Aged Care Act4 April 2024 – 161.71 KB Download Media Release Recognising, Valuing and Supporting Unpaid Carers27 March 2024 – 195.11 KBCarers Australia today welcomes the report delivered by the Inquiry into the Recognition of Unpaid Carers committee. Download Media Release International Women’s Day 20248 March 2024 – 160.7 KBOn International Women’s Day, Carers Australia is calling on Federal Government to invest in Australia’s unpaid female carers by paying Superannuation Guarantee Contribution on the Carer Payment. Download Media Release Superannuation for Unpaid Carers: The Next Logical Step7 March 2024 – 178.83 KBCarers Australia is calling on Federal Government to improve the wellbeing and economic support for Australia’s 2.65 million unpaid carers by adding superannuation to the Carer Payment. It comes after Finance Minister Katy Gallagher confirmed the government plans to introduce legislation ensuring super on government-funded paid parental leave. Download Media Release Peak Body calls for greater financial support for unpaid carers6 February 2024 – 90.4 KBCarers must be supported to achieve greater economic wellbeing, according to the national peak body representing unpaid carers. Recommendations have been made by Carers Australia to the Federal Government to improve the wellbeing and economic support for Australia’s 2.65 million unpaid carers. Download Page 1 of 13:123...13