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Young carers put at educational disadvantage

8 August 2017 – 243.82 KB

A new report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) has highlighted how young carers in education are often disadvantaged due to the responsibilities of their caring role.

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7th International Carers Conference – Early Bird registration closing 4 August

1 August 2017 – 248.64 KB

The 7th International Carers Conference brings together national and international experts who will give insights into intelligent, futuristic and inclusive technology, pioneering innovations, the digital health revolution, lived carer experience and leading-edge research.

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Threat to home doctor services of concern to family and friend carers

8 June 2017 – 164.78 KB

“Carers Australia is very concerned about the impact on family and friend carers of some of the recommendations on urgent after hours GP services published in a recent report,” said Ara Cresswell, CEO of Carers Australia.

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Carers Australia welcomes government’s endorsement of the Young Carer Bursary Program

31 May 2017 – 165.91 KB

“Today’s announcement that the Federal government will commit $1 million to the continuation of the Young Carer Bursary Program in 2018 is very welcome”, said Ara Cresswell, CEO of Carers Australia.

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Spotlighting abuse and neglect of people with disability

29 May 2017 – 318.41 KB

Carers Australia is sympathetic to calls for a possible Royal Commission following on from the publication of the Senate Inquiry into Abuse and neglect against people with disability in institutional and residential settings.

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Dr Peter Langkamp announced as new President of Carers Australia

2 March 2017 – 164.32 KB

Carers Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Peter Langkamp as its new President.

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Registrations open for 7th International Carers Conference

28 February 2017 – 330.43 KB

Registrations are now open for the 7th International Carers Conference, being hosted by Carers Australia in Adelaide from 4 – 6 October 2017.

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Study of carers of people with heart failure

7 February 2017 – 342.23 KB

Carers Australia has teamed up with Heart Support-Australia to participate in a four nation study of carers of people with heart failure, to determine the impact on family and friend carers and better targeted related support services.

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Carers Australia sad to learn that Bruce Bonyhady will be replaced as the Chairman of the National Disability Insurance Agency

20 October 2016 – 241.87 KB

“Carers Australia regrets the impending departure of Dr Bruce Bonyhady as Chairman of the NDIA,” said Ara Cresswell, CEO of Carers Australia.

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Income of primary carers 42% lower than non-carers

18 October 2016 – 247.57 KB

Data from the latest (2015) Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers (SDAC) released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows the weekly median income of primary carers is 42% lower than non-carers.

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National Carers Week 2016 – Carers Count!

15 October 2016 – 323.53 KB

The official launch of National Carers Week 2016 takes place today, kickstarting a week which gives all Australians an opportunity to let Australia’s 2.8 million carers know they count!

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Evidenced-based and intensive support approaches to avoiding long-term welfare dependence have merit

20 September 2016 – 242.14 KB

Carers Australia can see merit in the Government’s announcement of the Try, Test and Learn Fund to explore interventions which may help people at risk of long term dependence on income support, including young carers, to break the cycle.