Over the past six months, the Australian Government has been hearing from carers about what is important to them, including what supports and services they need to participate fully in society and fulfil their caring roles. This draft strategy invites feedback from people who wish to comment on the development of the final National Carer...

Unpaid carers in Australia, comprising family members, friends, or community members, provide essential care to individuals within existing relationships. This form of caregiving extends to 3.0 million Australians. The Australian Government is developing a new National Carer Strategy and as part of that work they want to hear from carers across the country about what...

This research aims to provide an understanding of the scope and nature of care work performed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, the complex realities shaping decisions around unpaid caregiving, and the associated impacts on women and those around them.

This issues brief highlights the gaps in care for carers in the community. It focuses on limitations in data collected about carers and how assessment is conducted among clinicians. It also identifies where healthcare systems, carer assessment and delivery of care can be improved by using a co-design approach with key stakeholders.

This report provides information about the work, family and care arrangements of employees in Australia’s retail, fast food and warehousing industries.