Carers 

Overview 

FaHCSIA works to support carers of people with a disability or severe medical condition, or frail aged, through programs and services, and benefits and payments for carers.  

More information is available under publications and articles and related agencies and sites.

Latest news & events

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Reforms to Carer Payment from 1 July 2009

From 1 July 2009 there are changes to Carer Payment for carers of children with severe disability or severe medical condition.

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, to report in early 2009

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