Public comment on the discussion paper has been extended to 4 January 2011.
The Australian Government conducted workshops in November and early December 2010 with key peak organisations and service providers to inform the development of the Strategy.
Carers Australia held workshops with carers in October and November 2010.
For copies of the discussion paper - Towards a National Carer Strategy , including information on how to make a submission visit www.health.gov.au/nationalcarerstrategy.