Who are carers?
Carers are usually family members who provide
support to children or adults who have a disability, mental illness, drug and alcohol dependencies, chronic
condition, terminal illness or who are frail. Carers can be parents, partners, brothers,
sisters, friends or children of any age. Carers may care for a few hours
a week or all day, every day. Some carers are eligible for government
benefits, while others are employed or have a private income.
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What do carers do?
Each care situation is unique. Some carers
need to assist with tasks of daily living, and spend their days feeding,
bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring or administering medications.
Others care for people who are fairly independent but need supervision
or help with their finances and transport. Carers also provide emotional
support day in and day out for some of the most vulnerable, isolated members
of our community.
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