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Additional investment in respite services for older Australians from diverse backgrounds welcomed

17 March 2021

Carers Australia has welcomed the Government’s $9.6 million investment into tailored respite care for culturally and linguistically diverse seniors.

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Recognition of the importance of informal carers an important step to improving home care

2 March 2021

Carers Australia and the National Carer Network are calling on the Government to address the systemic issues with home care and supports for informal carers following the findings of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.

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Carers Australia calls for greater support for carers within community services as satisfaction decreases

21 January 2021

Carers Australia is urging the Federal Government to provide greater support to carers after new figures released by the Productivity Commission show decreasing levels of satisfaction amongst primary carers.

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$20 million investment in respite services for senior Australians from diverse backgrounds welcomed

14 December 2020

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International Day of People with Disability 2020: Building Back Better

3 December 2020

Today marks International Day of People with Disability, which aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilise support for the dignity, rights and well-being of people with disability.

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Productivity Commission acknowledges the need for more recognition and support for mental health family and friend carers

18 November 2020

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Poor sleep health of family and friend carers adversely affecting wellbeing

14 October 2020

The health and wellbeing of carers negatively impacted by significant sleep disruptions.

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Carers of people with dementia likely to experience similar discrimination

12 October 2020

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Prime Minister thanks family and friend carers at the beginning of National Carers Week

11 October 2020

PM thanks carers during National Carers Week

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Extra funding offers support to family and friend carers

6 October 2020

The Treasurer’s announcement tonight to provide two separate $250 support payments to those on the Carer Payment and Carer Allowance goes some way to providing some much-needed recognition of the work undertaken by family and friend carers during COVID-19.

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Carers Australia supports Safer at Home campaign and calls for increased support for carers

2 October 2020

Carers Australia has today supported COTA’s Safer at Home campaign, which calls for next Tuesday’s Federal Budget to ensure no older Australian waits more than 30 days for a home care package.

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Consumer groups outline 10 key points for the future of aged care in Australia

23 September 2020

A shared vision for the future of aged care in Australia.