Outlined in these fact sheets are the first results of a national survey conducted every two years to inform the systemic advocacy and service design of the State and Territory Carer Organisations and their stakeholder networks.

The 2024 National Carer Survey was conducted from 1 June to 31 July 2024 and received 10,096 valid responses of carers from all across Australia. 

These fact sheets include national highlights, state and territory highlights, and specific information about First Nations carers and young carers. 

Key findings

• Nearly 1 in 2 carers who responded to the National Carer Survey said that they did not feel recognised and valued by their community or by government. 
• Most respondents also stated that they were not asked about their own needs as carers when supporting the person they care for to access disability, mental health and health care services.
• Around 1 in 3 First Nations carers reported that the mainstream services they access are not culturally safe.
• Half of the young carers who responded had a teacher who was aware of their caring role, only 1 in 5 had received extra support at school.