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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National Carer Strategy

The Australian Government has released the National Carer Strategy and its companion document, the National Carer Strategy Evidence Base.

Celebrating three years of Helping Children with Autism

Today is the third anniversary of the implementation of the HCWA package.

Carer Recognition Act 2010 Guidelines

The Australian Government has released the Carer Recognition Act 2010 Guidelines.

Review of Carer Allowance (child) and Type 1 Diabetes

On 15 April 2011 the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, the Hon Jenny Macklin MP asked her Department to conduct an urgent review of Carer Allowance (child) and Type 1 Diabetes.

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