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There are over 2.6 million unpaid carers in Australia
Unpaid carers are the foundation of our aged, disability, and mental health care systems.
Over 300,000 young people in Australia have a caring role in their family.
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Welcome to Carers Australia
Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia's 2.6 million carers. Our vision is that caring be a shared community responsibility.
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FESTofALL - bringing young carers together
FESTofALL is a series of events being held on 24 June 2012 to bring Australia’s young carers together.
A chilly night out for Ara Cresswell
Carers Australia CEO, Ara Cresswell, is to participate in St Vincent de Paul Society's 'CEO Sleepout' in Canberra on Thursday 21 June.
At last - the beginning of transformational social reform
Carers Australia addresses the Federal Budget 2012.
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Carers Australia included in expert groups to inform design of NDIS
Carers Australia has been announced as a member of the Eligibility and Assessment Group, to help inform the design of a National Disability Insurance Scheme.
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Did you know
The estimated replacement value of unpaid family care is a staggering $40.2 billion annually!
