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CARERS AUSTRALIA CONGRATULATES THE GILLARD GOVERNMENT
09.09.2010

Carers Australia congratulates the Gillard Government on forming Australia's 43rd Parliament.

ENABLE NSW ADVISORY COUNCIL - CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
02.09.2010

Interested individuals are invited to apply for appointment to the EnableNSW Advisory Council.

NSW GOVERNMENT'S LOCAL CARER AWARDS PROGRAM - NOMINATIONS OPEN
24.08.2010

CARERS INVITED TO NOMINATE FOR THE NSW CARERS ADVISORY COUNCIL
17.08.2010

People with knowledge and experience relating to carers are invited to apply
for membership of the NSW Carers Advisory Council.

OUTSTANDING CARERS TO BE RECOGNISED
12.08.2010

CARERS NSW 2010 CARERS SURVEY
09.08.2010

Carers NSW would like to get information about carers and their needs so that we can
send recommendations to the NSW Government about how to best support carers.
The information from this survey will be used to help inform our submissions to the
NSW Government's budget for 2011-2012 and for next year's state election.

NSW HEALTH SEEKS COMMENTS ON LOCAL HEALTH NETWORK DISCUSSION PAPER
06.08.2010

DONT WAIT - OUR FUTURE IS NOW! CARERS AUSTRALIA ELECTION PLATFORM
30.07.2010

COAG AGE SPLIT OUTCOME
30.06.2010

CARERS EXEMPT FROM INCREASES TO MOTOR VEHICLE WEIGHT CHARGE
27.05.2010

Carers NSW applauds the NSW Government for acknowledging carers must be exempt from
a motor vehicle weight charge increase, which is due to commence on July 1, 2010.

CARERS AUSTRALIA BUDGET ANALYSIS
12.05.2010

NSW GOVERNMENT TABLES CARER RECOGNITION BILL
22.04.2010

In NSW Parliament today, the NSW Health Minister and Deputy Premier, Carmel Tebbutt,
introduced the Carers (Recognition) Bill 2010.

In her speech to the House, the Deputy Premier acknowledged the 750,000 carers in NSW

ACKNOWLEDGING SENIOR CARERS IN SENIOR WEEK
22.03.2010

“With Seniors Week upon us it is important for us to acknowledge the contribution senior
carers make to society,” said Elena Katrakis, CEO of Carers NSW

CAROLINE JONES TO PAY TRIBUTE TO CARERS
25.11.2009

Esteemed broadcaster and journalist Caroline Jones will present the Annual Clare
Stevenson Memorial Lecture, following the Carers NSW Annual General Meeting on
Thursday 26 November at NSW Parliament House.

19.10.2009
CARERS WEEK SHINES SPOTLIGHT ON CARERS IN REGIONAL AND REMOTE AUSTRALIA
As Carers Week gets underway, new research released today by Carers Australia in
partnership with Commonwealth Financial Planning offers some key information about carers
in regional and remote Australia.

15.10.2009
SYDNEY CELEBRATES CARERS
As part of National Carers Week (18-24 October), Sydney will celebrate and acknowledge
the role of carers with a free event in the heart of Sydney on Carers Day Out – Tuesday 20
October.

8.10.2009
CARING NEEDS A NATIONAL PLAN AND LEADERSHIP: CARERS AUSTRALIA
Australia needs a new national plan to care for and support people needing care, including
people with a disability, the CEO of Carers Australia, Ms Joan Hughes, said yesterday.

6.10.2009
MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 09
A chance to acknowledge carers of people with mental illness

13.05.2009
BUDGET DELIVERS SOME CERTAINTY FOR CARERS
Carers NSW welcomes the additional support outlined for carers in the Federal Budget.

6.03.2009
CARER NAMED NSW WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Carers NSW wishes to acknowledge Cheryl Koenig who has been named NSW Woman of the
year, following years of tireless campaigning to raise awareness of acquired brain Injuries.

1.12.2008
$5.3 BILLION WORTH OF GOOD NEWS FOR PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY, THEIR FAMILIES AND CARERS

14.10.2008
NSW CARERS TO BENEFIT FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DOWN PAYMENT
Carers NSW welcomes the Federal Government’s $4.8 billion down payment announced today for carers, seniors and other pensioners.

26.05.2008
NEW OFFICE FOR CARERS NSW IN BROKEN HILL
On Monday 26 May the new Carers NSW Broken Hill office will be officially opened by the state member for Murray Darling, John Williams MP.

13.05.2008
4 CORNERS HIGHLIGHTS THE NEED FOR GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR CARERS
ABC TV’s 4 Corners’ carer special, In my shoes, last night highlighted the individual lives and situations of carers, which Carers NSW has been strongly advocating to improve for many years.

21.04.2008
CARERS NSW WELCOMES THE INTRODUCTION OF THE COMPANION CARD FOR NSW
Carers NSW welcomes yesterday’s announcement by the Minister for Ageing and Disability, Kristina Keneally, that the NSW Government will introduce the Companion Card scheme for people with disabilities in the state.

11.04.2008
FREE COURSE TO HELP CARERS OF PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS
Help and support is on offer for families and carers of people with mental health problems through a FREE two-day education course being run by Carers NSW on 17 & 18 May in Bondi Junction.

10.04.2008
WOLLONGONG HOSPITAL WANTS TO HEAR FROM CARERS OF PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS
Carers of people with mental health problems, who have attended Wollongong Hospital’s
Mental Health Inpatient Unit, are invited to attend a forum on 16 May to talk about their
experience of the Unit.

07.04.2008
RANDWICK SENIOR CARRIES OFF SENIORS WEEK ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Long-serving Carers NSW volunteer and Randwick resident, 92-year-old Nina Crown, was
today awarded a NSW Government Seniors Week Achievement Award in recognition of 14
years’ dedication to supporting carers in NSW.

Youth Week 5-13 April 2008
LOCAL STUDENTS APPOINTED TO ADVISE GOVERNMENT ON YOUTH ISSUES
Maggie Malak of Epping and Tim Quadrio of Eastwood have been appointed to the 2008 NSW Youth Advisory Council to advise the NSW Government on issues that are important to young people, Minister for Youth Linda Burney announced today when she met members of the new council at Parliament House.

11.02.2008
FREE COURSE TO HELP CARERS OF PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS
Help and support is on offer for families and carers of people with mental health problems through a free two-day education course being run by Carers NSW on 8 and 9 March 2008 in Lismore.

06.02.2008
NEW OFFICE FOR CARERS NSW IN DUBBO
On Thursday 14 February the new Dubbo office of Carers NSW will be officially opened by Dawn Fardell MP, Independent Member for Dubbo. Chief Executive Officer of Carers NSW, Elena Katrakis, said the new office will allow Carers NSW to help even more carers in the Dubbo area.

06.02.2008
CARERS NSW 'GATHERS THE MOB'
On Wednesday 13 February 2008 Carers NSW will hold a special ‘Gathering of the mob’ with local Aboriginal carers and service providers in Dubbo..

01.01.2008
FREE COURSE TO HELP CARERS OR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS
Help and support is on offer for families and carers of people with mental health problems
through a free two-day education course being run by Carers NSW on 1 and 2 March 2008 in
Coffs Harbour.

08.11.2007
CARERS NSW CHALLENGES DUBBO POLITICIANS TO SHOW SUPPORT FOR CARERS
In the lead-up to the 2007 federal election, Carers NSW is challenging federal politicians in the Dubbo area to outline their parties’ commitment to carers at a debate to be held on Monday 12 November 2007.

05.11.2007
CARERS NSW CHALLENGES COFFS' POLITICIANS TO SHOW THEIR SUPPORT FOR CARERS
In the lead-up to the 2007 federal election, Carers NSW is challenging federal politicians in the Coffs Harbour area to outline their parties’ commitment to carers at a debate to be held on Monday 5 November 2007.

22.10.2007
WHAT THE DICKENS!   MIRIAM MARGOLYES BEFRIENDS CARERS NSW
Carers NSW, the peak body for unpaid carers in the state, is excited to announce that UK actress Miriam Margolyes OBE*, who is currently appearing in the play Dickens’ Women, has become an official ‘Friend’ of Carers NSW.

19.10.2007
MAJOR PARTIES MISS MAJOR ELECTION OPPORTUNITY
The President of Carers Australia, Mr Ben Chodziesner, has been left unimpressed by the first week of official
campaigning saying both major parties have missed a huge opportunity.

18.10.2007
NEW 2007 ELECTION RESEARCH
One in three people more likely to vote for parties committed to supporting carers

17.10.2007
IT'S TIME TO ERADICATE CARER POVERTY
The President of Carers Australia, Mr Ben Chodziesner has today called on all political parties to present a
plan to eradicate carer poverty.

16.10.2007
$34 BILLION TAX CUTS THANKS TO CARERS
The President of Carers Australia, Mr Ben Chodziesner has claimed yesterday’s tax cuts promised by the
government would not have been possible without the contribution of Australia’s 2.6 million carers.

15.10.2007
CARERS' WELLBEING LOWEST ON RECORD
Professor Bob Cummins from Deakin University will today present the findings of the largest ever survey into the
health and wellbeing of Australian carers at the official launch of Carers Week 2007.

15.10.2007
CARERS AUSTRALIA TO ISSUE ELECTION CHALLENGE
At the launch of National Carers Week the President of Carers Australia, Mr Ben Chodziesner will today
challenge all parties to provide a detailed vision for the future for Australia’s 2.6 million carers.

09.10.07
CARERS NSW CALLS FOR INCREASED RECOGNITION OF ABORIGINAL CARERS
During National Carers Week, which takes place from 14 to 20 October 2007, Carers NSW is calling for greater recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers.

09.10.07
CARERS NSW HELPS CARERS TAKE A BREAK DURING NATIONAL CARERS WEEK
Carers NSW is helping hundreds of carers across the state take a break from caring by funding numerous social events in celebration of National Carers Week 2007 (14-20 October).

09.10.07
ABC TV's PROGRAM COMPASS HIGHLIGHTS THE ISSUE OF YOUNG CARERS
On Sunday 7 October, ABC TV screened a special Carers Week edition of its program Compass to highlight the issue of young carers.

27.09.07
LAUNCH OF NEW RESOURCE FOR SCHOOLS TODAY
Carers Australia will today launch the Young Carers Secondary School Resource at Darwin High School.

09.05.07
YOUNG CARERS COMPLETELY IGNORED IN BUDGET
Carers Australia is very concerned that extra funding has not been made available to support young carers.

09.05.07
CARERS EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED WITH BUDGET
Carers Australia is surprised and disappointed at the apparent disregard of recommendations it made for the
2007-08 Federal Budget.

02.04.07
WORLD FIRST: NATIONAL CONVERSATION ON ETHICS OF CARING IN A GOOD SOCIETY
Carers NSW, with partners Macquarie Bank Foundation and St James Ethics Centre, will launch a major project 'Who Cares?' The Ethics of Caring in a Good Society: national conversation, national action.

08.03.07
NSW CARER ACTION PLAN 2007-2012 
The NSW State Government this morning launched the NSW Carer Action Plan 2007-2012, outlining the NSW Government's commitment to carers over the next five years.

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