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Dr Peter Langkamp announced as new President of Carers Australia

2 March 2017

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

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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Carers Australia condemns taking funds from vital supports to sustain the NDIS

14 February 2017

“Carers Australia lends its support to the widespread protest against funding the NDIS by draining supports for other disadvantaged Australians,” said Ms Ara Creswell, CEO of Carers Australia, in response to the outcry over elements of the Government’s Omnibus Social Security Bill.

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Study of carers of people with heart failure

2 February 2017

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 continues to build relationship with SIGMA

2 December 2016

We are excited about the ongoing and positive relationship with Sigma, a leading Australian pharmacy wholesale and distribution business. By working together on a number of projects, we have been able to foster close ties with Sigma and look forward to this relationship growing in the future.

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Young Carer Bursaries for 2017

2 December 2016

Now in its third year, the Young Carer Bursary Program attracted over 1,200 applications for the academic year commencing in 2017.

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Keynote Speaker added to program for 7th International Carers Conference

2 December 2016

Internationally recognised expert in digital and social media, Tim Kelsey, is the latest keynote speaker we have secured for the 7th International Carers Conference, to be hosted by Carers Australia in Adelaide from 4-6 October 2017.

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National Carers Week 2016

2 December 2016

In just one week of the year, we are given the opportunity to throw the spotlight on the significant contribution Australia’s unpaid carers make to the nation year round. National Carers Week gives us that opportunity to highlight and celebrate the 2.7 million unpaid carers who provide care which has been valued at $60.3 billion annually.

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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

“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

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

The official launch of National Carers Week 2016 takes place today, kick-starting 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

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. However, this should not come at the expense of a reduction in necessary income support for any carer and those they care for while the trial is underway and before benefits are realised.