Carers 

News 

This page lists all past news stories relating to Carers, published on the Department's website.

 News & Events
National Carer Strategy
National Carer Strategy.
Carer Recognition Act 2010 Guidelines
Carer Recognition Act 2010 Guidelines.
Review of Carer Allowance (child) and Type 1 Diabetes
Review of Carer Allowance (child) and Type 1 Diabetes.
Carer Recognition Act 2010
The Carer Recognition Act 2010 commenced on 18 November 2010.
Government response to the Inquiry into Better Support for Carers
On 26 October 2009, the Government tabled its response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Family, Community, Housing and Youth Inquiry into Better Support for Carers.
Reforms to Carer Payment from 1 July 2009
For carers looking after a child with a severe disability or medical condition under the age of 16
Report released on the inquiry into Better Support for Carers
The report comprehensively examines the challenges faced by carers and their families
Inquiry into better support for carers
An inquiry into how to better support the needs of carers who look after those with disability, severe medical condition or frailty.
Review of Carer Payment (child)
The Review conducted from March to November 2007 by an independent Taskforce

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