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Carers Australia welcomes major injection of funds in Disability Employment Services

8 May 2018 – 431.2 KB

Carers Australia welcomes tonight’s Budget announcement that an additional $300 million over ten years will be invested to help fund a new, reformed model of Disability Employment Services (DES).

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New national approach to carer support services announced

5 March 2018 – 447.41 KB

Minister for Social Services, The Hon Dan Tehan MP, today announced that the government has approved the long-awaited introduction of a new national approach to carer support services.

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Waiting time for home care packages imposing unsustainable stress on carers of the aged

27 February 2018 – 244.85 KB

Carers Australia has joined with Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA), Baptist Care Australia and Uniting Care Australia in urging the government to release more Home Care Packages for the aged.

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Serious shortage of respite accommodation in aged care homes revealed

4 February 2018 – 332.47 KB

Carers Australia calls on the Government to increase subsidies for respite care in residential aged care facilities so that family and friend carers can take a break from caring when required.

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Carers Australia congratulates the new Minister for Social Services on his appointment

19 December 2017 – 161.65 KB

“Carers Australia would like to congratulate the Hon Dan Tehan MP on his appointment as the Minister for Social Services,” said Ara Cresswell, CEO of Carers Australia.

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New restrictions on after hours home doctors will hurt carers

18 December 2017 – 202.96 KB

Following the Government’s announcement today of changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS), carers who call an after hours service for a home visit will face high out of pocket expenses.

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New residents waiting periods – impact on carers

18 December 2017 – 130.85 KB

“Carers Australia is very concerned that the new resident waiting period for carers and others who rely on Government income support will be extended from two to three years and – for the first time – will affect those applying for Carer Allowance as well,” said Ara Cresswell, CEO of Carers Australia.

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Carers adversely affected by Taskforce recommendations on after-hours home doctor services

20 October 2017 – 321.93 KB

“Carers Australia is very disappointed to learn of the recommendations of the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Review Taskforce on Urgent after-hours primary care services which we believe are likely to seriously reduce access to home visits,” said Ara Cresswell, CEO of Carers Australia.

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Productivity Commission acknowledges that access to respite for unpaid carers essential to success of NDIS

19 October 2017 – 209.04 KB

In recommending improved access to respite for unpaid carers in its report on NDIS Costs, the Productivity Commission has acknowledged that: “Informal care, and the ability to call upon informal carers, is a vital part of the supports provided by the NDIS. Without respite services, the sustainability and success of the scheme are imperilled.”

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National Carers Week 2017 – Carers Count!

13 October 2017 – 243.7 KB

The official launch of National Carers Week 2017 takes place today in Brisbane in preparation for a week of activity and events throughout Australia encouraging all Australians to recognise and celebrate our 2.7 million unpaid carers.

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7th International Carers Conference – an international debate on the future of unpaid caring

29 September 2017 – 199.79 KB

The 7th International Carers Conference in Adelaide next week is uniting national and international experts on intelligent, futuristic and inclusive technology, pioneering innovations, the digital health revolution, lived carer experience and leading-edge research.

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Flexible working conditions for family and friend carers in everyone’s interests

28 August 2017 – 321.71 KB

The ACTU’s survey, released on Sunday 27 August at the launch of the Change the Rules for Working Women and Families Campaign, highlights the issues faced by carers juggling a caring role with paid employment.