Category Archives: Media Release
Survey of family and friend carers reveals them doing it very tough during COVID-19 pandemic
“A survey of family and friend carers conducted by the Caring Fairly campaign has revealed that, while the coronavirus and its consequences have impacted negatively on …
Funding to support carers of people with mental illness during the pandemic appreciated
“The Government’s announcement on Friday that $3.5 million will be available to support family and friend mental health carers under the National Mental Health and Wellbeing …
2020 National Carer Survey launches
The 2020 National Carer Survey has launched and 2.7 million unpaid carers across Australia are being asked to have their say. The survey, conducted by Carers …
Your Caring Way has launched!
Check out the launch newsletter of our new program for carers.
Carers celebrated as National Carers Week launches next week
Australia’s 2.7 million unpaid carers will be recognised and celebrated during National Carers Week 2019 this October. The national campaign will officially launch in Brisbane on …
Carers Queensland’s response to the Regional Delivery Partners announcement
A new regional network of service providers to help carers access new and improved services from April next year was announced by the Australian Government yesterday. …
Unprecedented support for Australia’s carers
The Morrison Government is introducing the single biggest reform in more than a decade to better support Australia’s 2.7 million carers. Minister for Families and Social …
Carers Queensland getting real about reconciliation
Carers Queensland has a long history of getting real about reconciliation, and this National Reconciliation Week the organisation is re-committing to walking together with the Aboriginal …
Additional support for carers welcomed
The Treasurer’s announcement last night of an additional $84.3 million to support family and friend carers will help ease the major transition underway in the nationally-funded …
Carers Queensland building on experience to deliver NDIS program
Carers Queensland, one of the National Disability Insurance Scheme’s (NDIS) Partners in the Community, is celebrating the official opening of six new offices across Queensland. Ashmore, …
Carers Queensland celebrates one year supporting Central Queensland NDIS participants
When the first Central Queenslanders started using the National Disability Insurance Scheme in October 2017, Carers Queensland was there to help. As the NDIS Local Area …
Call for superannuation guarantee for carers
Carers Australia welcomes the motion introduced by Senator Griff and passed by the Senate on Monday, recognising the plight of carers who have had to give …
