Submission
Future Reform – an integrated care at home program to support older Australians

8 September 2017 – 843.29 KB

In 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.
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Submission to Joint House NDIS Inquiry into NDIS Transitional Arrangements

17 August 2017 – 406.09 KB

The 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.
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Provision of services under the NDIS Early Childhood Early Intervention Approach

11 August 2017 – 700.92 KB

Carers Australia broadly supports the concept of an integrated approach to early intervention services for children with developmental needs.
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Welfare Reform Bill

31 July 2017 – 155.61 KB

Carers Australia's position on two provisions of the recent Bill, which affect qualification for Carer Payment and the 'intent to claim provisions'.
Submission
Payment Integrity Bill 2017

31 July 2017 – 152.44 KB

The 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.
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Better Targeting Student Payments Bill

31 July 2017 – 151.79 KB

Reductions to some education payments and supplements will adversely affect the capacity of carers to continue their studies.
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Carbon Tax Compensation Bill

10 July 2017 – 150.5 KB

Carers Australia considers the Energy Supplement remains necessary for income support recipients, who are all facing record increases in energy prices.
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Submission to the Productivity Commission Inquiry on NDIS costs

30 March 2017 – 1.12 MB

Carers Australia proposes recommendations to address problems which have arisen with the implementation of the NDIS to date.
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Submission to the Joint Standing Committee into the provision of services under the NDIS for people with psychosocial disabilities related to a mental health problem

3 March 2017 – 332.62 KB

An important opportunity to identify how the NDIS has impacted their carers.
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Submission on the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Omnibus Savings & Childcare Reform) Bill 2017

2 March 2017 – 409.53 KB

Our Submission, primarily focusing on the impact on carers of the proposed amendments.
Submission
Pre-Budget Submission 2017 – 2018

24 January 2017 – 416.6 KB

Carers Australia's Pre-Budget Submission to the Australian Government, outlining our recommendations for the Federal Budget.
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Submission on Delivering an Integrated Carer Support Service

16 December 2016 – 987.28 KB

Comprehensive and equitable service offerings of a generally positive model, although number of areas require greater clarification.