Home  | Submissions & Reports  | Submissions Submissions Search Sort by Newest to Oldest Oldest to Newest Filter to All Submission Submission Future Reform – an integrated care at home program to support older Australians8 September 2017 – 843.29 KBIn this submission our primary focus is on family and friend carers of the aged, although we have also responded to more general issues relating to propositions for a more integrated home care program to support older Australians. In this context we note that older carers may also be consumers of aged care services in their own right. Download Submission Submission to Joint House NDIS Inquiry into NDIS Transitional Arrangements17 August 2017 – 406.09 KBThe main focus of this submission is the transition issues arising from national and state/territory government contributions to the NDIS which are leading to the diminution of supports for carers. Download Submission Provision of services under the NDIS Early Childhood Early Intervention Approach11 August 2017 – 700.92 KBCarers Australia broadly supports the concept of an integrated approach to early intervention services for children with developmental needs. Download Submission Welfare Reform Bill31 July 2017 – 155.61 KBCarers Australia's position on two provisions of the recent Bill, which affect qualification for Carer Payment and the 'intent to claim provisions'. Download Submission Payment Integrity Bill 201731 July 2017 – 152.44 KBThe measure to lengthen residency requirements in respect of Aged Pension and Disability Support Pension is concerning to Carers Australia. While the people affected are likely to have access to Special Benefit during the extended period, its payment rate, supplements and access to concessions is significantly lower than for pensions. Download Submission Better Targeting Student Payments Bill31 July 2017 – 151.79 KBReductions to some education payments and supplements will adversely affect the capacity of carers to continue their studies. Download Submission Carbon Tax Compensation Bill10 July 2017 – 150.5 KBCarers Australia considers the Energy Supplement remains necessary for income support recipients, who are all facing record increases in energy prices. Download Submission Submission to the Productivity Commission Inquiry on NDIS costs30 March 2017 – 1.12 MBCarers Australia proposes recommendations to address problems which have arisen with the implementation of the NDIS to date. Download Submission Submission to the Joint Standing Committee into the provision of services under the NDIS for people with psychosocial disabilities related to a mental health problem3 March 2017 – 332.62 KBAn important opportunity to identify how the NDIS has impacted their carers. Download Submission Submission on the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Omnibus Savings & Childcare Reform) Bill 20172 March 2017 – 409.53 KBOur Submission, primarily focusing on the impact on carers of the proposed amendments. Download Submission Pre-Budget Submission 2017 – 201824 January 2017 – 416.6 KBCarers Australia's Pre-Budget Submission to the Australian Government, outlining our recommendations for the Federal Budget. Download Submission Submission on Delivering an Integrated Carer Support Service16 December 2016 – 987.28 KBComprehensive and equitable service offerings of a generally positive model, although number of areas require greater clarification. Download Page 10 of 12:1...91011...12