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Hoyts Carer Concession

6 December 2024

Hoyts Cinemas has again renewed its agreement with Carers Australia for 2025 to offer discounts to carers who attend movie sessions with the person they care for.
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A letter from the Hon Kate Thwaites MP to Carers Australia CEO Annabel Reid, dated 19 November 2024

19 November 2024 – 366.21 KB

The Assistant Minister for Social Security, Assistant Minister for Ageing and Assistant Minister for Women responds to Carers Australia's National Carer Strategy requests
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Films for Carers

25 October 2024

Are you looking to unplug and watch a film that highlights a carer's journey? Here are a few to add to your queue.
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Carers Australia’s stance on Voice to Parliament

6 June 2023

Carers Australia will support the ‘Yes’ campaign for constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians through a Voice to Parliament.
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Advance Care Planning, My Health Record and Carers

14 February 2023

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Millions of reasons to care: wrapping up National Carers Week 2022

22 October 2022

Carers Australia thanks the Australian public, in particular the carer community, for their passionate engagement with the millions of reasons to care. We hope that the momentum gained for carers this week moves the nation toward meaningful change, and that the community continues supporting, listening to, and advocating for carers now that National Carers Week is over.
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Carers need more mental health and wellbeing supports this National Carers Week, and beyond

21 October 2022

The 2022 Carer Wellbeing Survey showed while psychological distress affects more than 1 in 4 of all Australians, this doubles to almost 1 in 2 carers experiencing psychological distress.
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This National Carers Week, we are asking employers to provide inclusive workplaces for carers

20 October 2022

Did you know that research into carers’ employment this year showed how challenging it is for carers to participate in the workforce? Carers are less likely to be employed than other Australians, and many spend fewer hours doing paid work than they would like.
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How you can support young carers this National Carers Week

19 October 2022

The experiences of young carers are valuable, unique, diverse and multifaceted. Research into young carers shows how common it is for them to struggle with competing responsibilities towards their education and the needs of others.
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It’s National Carers Week – but do you know who carers are?

18 October 2022

Under the Australian Carer Recognition Act 2010, a carer is someone who provides unpaid personal care, support and assistance to another person who needs it because of a disability, medical condition, mental illness, or old-age-related frailty.
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Check in on your friends and family who are carers this National Carers Week

18 October 2022

At some point, we will all know a carer, need a carer, or be a carer.
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National Carers Week 2022

14 October 2022