Carers
Sydney’s “invisible” carers get a day out
They are the friends and family of people with disabilities, addiction, mental health issues and aging complications, who offer care......
Disabled carers need more support
Yesterday Beverley May Eitzen was acquitted of the murder of her 16 year old disabled son on the grounds of......
Carers doing it tough while new research values their work at $40.9 Billion
New research released today has uncovered the pivotal economic role played by the nation’s informal carers. Those who care for......
Carers hesitate to use empty respite beds
The New South Wales Audit Office wants to see better access to centre based disability respite services. A report has......
Family carers are integral to the ageing
Family carers are an essential part of Australia’s aged care system, yet with many of them ageing themselves, questions must......
Aged care abuse statistics just the tip of the iceberg
According to recently revealed figures, the number of reported cases of assault in nursing homes has doubled in the last......
Support for carers: a national crisis?
A Newcastle family, the Blinmans, made national headlines today. Their eight year old son, Aaron, has intensive care needs. His......
Intergenerational care in migrant families
A conference on intergenerational care in migrant families has just wrapped up at Monash University in Melbourne. The conference was......
Carers left with the mental health burden
When mental health was de-institutionalised it meant that family and carers picked up the burden. Maureen Lewis spent almost 20......
The devil is in the detail- Carers wait for budget breakdown
Carers need more money than the government has offered, now and in the future. Whilst many advocacy groups supporting Carers......