Home | News & Media | News Articles News Articles Search Sort by Newest to Oldest Oldest to Newest Filter to All Article Article Information about Floods in South-East Queensland and Northern NSW3 March 2022The Australian Government has announced the Disaster Recovery Allowance for people who have lost income due to the South-East QLD Floods or the Northern NSW floods. Read more Article Help identify hidden young carers this National Carers Week15 October 2021Educational institutions around the country are being encouraged to identify and support young carers in their classrooms with the help of a new toolkit from Australia’s peak body for unpaid carers. Read more Article Calls for GPs to help improve carer wellbeing this National Carers Week14 October 2021Carers Australia are asking General Practitioners and other medical professionals to help improve carer health and wellbeing through social prescribing. Read more Article The importance of having access to support for family and friend carers is clear12 October 2021Recent outcomes from a survey conducted by Carers Australia and the University of Canberra has identified that unpaid carers are lonelier, in poorer physical and mental health, and are less likely to be employed compared to the average Australian. Read more Article Celebrating Carers during National Carers Week10 October 2021National Carers Week 2021 is a time to recognise and celebrate Australia’s unpaid carers who provide care and support to a family member or friend. Read more Article A little support makes a big difference this Dementia Action Week21 September 2021Carers Australia is calling for greater support for people living with dementia and their carers during this year’s Dementia Action Week. Read more Article Millions Of Reasons To Care – National Carers Week 202129 July 2021Carers Australia and the National Carer Network are excited to announce ‘Millions of Reasons to Care’ as the theme for National Carers Week 2021. Read more Article GPs urged to educate carers on opioids29 June 2021National body warns that healthcare professionals need to be identifying carers of people taking opioids and including them in vital discussions on their safe use. Read more Article Women carers to be better supported in the workplace under a new program25 May 2021In a win for women carers looking to combine work and care, Carers Australia has been announced as a grant recipient of the Federal Government’s Women’s Leadership and Development Program. Read more Article Increased funding for respite and support services for carers welcomed11 May 2021The Treasurer’s announcement tonight of an additional $798.3 million to support carers of the aged has been welcomed by the national peak body for Australia’s 2.65 million unpaid carers. Read more Article Carers must be recognised by Select Committee on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention20 April 2021Carers must not be forgotten by the Select Committee on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention (the Committee), says the national peak body for Australia’s 2.65 million unpaid carers. Read more Article Carers must remain a priority30 March 2021The Federal Government’s new ministry must continue to prioritise Australia’s 2.65 million unpaid carers. Read more Page 3 of 15:1...234...15