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2025 Federal Election Asks

9 December 2024 – 6.96 MB

Carers 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.”

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One in six young Australians are carers

29 October 2024 – 324.7 KB

Young 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.

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Carers are more lonely, distressed and likely to face financial hardship

14 October 2024 – 137.81 KB

New 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.

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Welcome changes to the Carer Payment

4 May 2024 – 137.15 KB

Carers Australia welcomes the Government's decision to remove barriers to employment.

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Peak Body disappointed by delays to new Aged Care Act

4 April 2024 – 161.71 KB

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Recognising, Valuing and Supporting Unpaid Carers

27 March 2024 – 195.11 KB

Carers Australia today welcomes the report delivered by the Inquiry into the Recognition of Unpaid Carers committee.

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International Women’s Day 2024

8 March 2024 – 160.7 KB

On 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.

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Superannuation for Unpaid Carers: The Next Logical Step

7 March 2024 – 178.83 KB

Carers 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.

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Peak Body calls for greater financial support for unpaid carers

6 February 2024 – 90.4 KB

Carers 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.

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Carers Australia Announces New CEO

6 February 2024 – 154.25 KB

Carers Australia Chairperson Cathy O'Toole announces the appointment of Annabel Reid as the organisation's new CEO. Annabel will commence her role on March 18.

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Support for Carers Welcomed

7 December 2023 – 193.37 KB

A recommendation for foundational support for carers of people with a disability has been welcomed by Carers Australia. The recommendation in today’s long-awaited NDIS Review Final Report includes navigation support, information and capacity building for individuals, families, and communities. This shows an acknowledgement of the important role carers have in the lives of people with disability and as part of the care economy.

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Investment for Australia’s Carers

19 October 2023 – 110.07 KB

Carers Australia welcomes today’s announcement to increase support for Australia’s 2.65 million unpaid carers. The $3.8 million investment in a National Carers Strategy will provide a coordinated carer policy, removing geographical and agency boundaries for carers. It comes as Carers Australia launches its Carer-Inclusive Workplace Initiative aimed at creating a more inclusive, supportive workplace for Australian’s who provide unpaid care in the community.