Submission to the Economic Reform Roundtable on the productivity potential of 3 million carers
15 September 2025
Carers Australia is working with the Government to promote carer contributions to the economy and support the Productivity Commission's "five pillars" projectThe contribution of Australia's 3 million friend and family carers is estimated to be $110 billion in annual replacement care costs, or 98% of the Government's health spend for 2024-2025. So carers are critical to the sustainability of everyone's health and care.