Carer's Association

No one ever thinks that it will ever happen to their family, yet 1 in 5 families in Australia are faced with looking after someone who may have a disability, chronic illness or someone who has become frail and aged. In most cases one person within each family will take on the responsibility of providing assistance for the person requiring care.

Caring for someone may be a 24 hour job that can become emotionally, physically and financially stressful. Many people do not recognise themselves as Carers. Often the information and support they want is hard to find. That's where the Carers Associations can help.

The Carers Associations offer support services for the family and friends of people who suffer a disability or mental illness and have support groups throughout Australia.

The Carers Association is the peak Carers' organisation in most States. They are a non-profit, community-based organisation, established in 1989 by a grass roots movement of Carers.

Working directly with Carers is important to the Associations. Through feedback they initiate research, develop policy and advocate at all levels of Government on behalf of Carers.