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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.

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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.