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Autism research funding welcome – but carers remain concerned about cuts

26 June 2026 – 691.65 KB

Today’s announcement of just over $11 million to boost autism research is welcome but will not undo the grave concerns carers of autistic people have about proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), says Carers Australia CEO Joanna Cave.

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NDIS inquiry extension welcome

23 June 2026 – 178.39 KB

Carers Australia welcomes moves to extend the inquiry into proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) until at least August, allowing more time for family and friend carers, and the people they care for, to understand the impacts of the changes, says Carers Australia CEO Joanna Cave.

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NDIS changes will shift costs and responsibilities to carers

12 June 2026 – 307.76 KB

Commenting on the submission to the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026, Carers Australia CEO Joanna Cave said eligibility, reassessment and support changes will push costs and responsibilities on to carers, and greater reliance on them risks accelerating burnout.

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Work and aged care support welcomed, but NDIS reform concerns remain

13 May 2026 – 282.94 KB

Funding for workplace and aged care supports announced in the Budget will benefit carers but concerns about the impact of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) changes on carers remain, says Carers Australia CEO Joanna Cave.

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Carers need support during fuel challenges

17 April 2026 – 108.57 KB

The National Carer Network is urging Federal, state and territory governments to include the needs of family and friend carers during the current fuel challenges.

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Carers Australia appoints new CEO

8 April 2026 – 110.98 KB

The Board of Carers Australia is very pleased to announce that Joanna (Jo) Cave has been appointed as the next CEO of Carers Australia. Jo brings a wealth of relevant experience to the CEO role as a leader of member-based organisations in a range of sectors, a passionate and successful advocate, a highly strategic thinker, partnership builder and deliverer of outcomes.

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National Carers Week 2025: New report shows carer wellbeing declining

13 October 2025 – 131.02 KB

The wellbeing of the 3 million people in Australia who care for a family member or friend is declining, according to new data released as part of National Carers Week 2025.

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Carers Australia welcomes productivity roundtable

13 June 2025 – 133.2 KB

Carers Australia welcomes the Albanese Government’s decision to hold a productivity roundtable.

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Australia’s carers support workplace flexibility

8 April 2025

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.