Carers
National Carers Week brings over 3 million unpaid carers into the spotlight
This week is National Carers Week which aims to highlight the work of 3 million un-paid carers and acknowledging the......
Parents and carers of people with eating disorders need more support
A new nation-wide survey highlights the alarming burden often faced by parents and carers of children and adolescents experiencing eating......
ALP, Greens, and Coalition provide policy on carers: survey
Today, Carers Australia released responses from the three major parties about their commitment to support carers across the country. Around......
Carers in Australia will increase by 2030: National Carers Week
This week is National Carers Week, and it’s about celebrating and acknowledging the contributions carers do selflessly for their loved......
New counselling program for pancreatic cancer patients carers
Around 3,300 Australians die each year because of pancreatic cancer. The condition is very aggresive, and the patient on average......
MySigns: Supporting people with an intellectual disability and their mental health
Fortunately, Australia has a wide array of support services for mental health. However, most services are not suitable for people......
Polypharmacy complications compromising dementia medication management
A team of researchers from Monash University’s Centre for Medicine Use and Safety (CMUS) have released a study that identifies......
Ann-Marie Smith’s death provokes outrage and demands for answers
Back in April this year, 54 year old Ann-Marie Smith, who lived with cerebral palsy died from septic shock, pressure......
COVID-19 supplement payment a ‘no go’ for disabled Australians and carers
Despite the federal government announcing billions of dollars in stimulus spending to help keep the economy running, many Australians who......
Who cares for the carers? A new documentary that cares
According to Carers Australia, around 2.7 million Australians are carers, but most times, they are not given a voice and......