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Friday, 08 December 2006

Membership at the Carers Association 


MEMBERSHIP

The Carers Association is an incorporated body whose members are Carers, Service Providers, Carer Support Groups, Organisations and members of the community.

Involvement is open to anyone who supports the purpose and principles of the Carers Association.

As a member you receive up to date information on services, issues, events and forums of interest to Carers. You are also kept in touch with a network of Carers at a State, National and International level.

Organisations, groups, and individuals who are not Carers can lend their support by becoming an Associate Member.

When you join the Carers Association in your State you will be sent a free information pack containing information regarding; the services offered and available, phone numbers to call and reading material, including reading material on all forms of disabilities.

You will also receive a bi-monthly newsletter, which keeps Carers up to date on relevant and important events and policy amendments, contains stories and poetry from Carers and their families and updates Carers and their families on new additions to Carer Resources.

Membership is open to all Carers, of all ages and backgrounds.

Membership also entitles you to many other services that Carers Associations offer, including:

  • the opportunity to add your voice and support to efforts in gaining greater recognition and services for Carers
  • receive your State quarterly newsletter and receive the Carers Association of Australia's newspaper
  • become part of a State, National and International network of Carers working together 
  • receive priority invitations and discounts to forums and special events
  • influence Government policies to address the needs of Carers
  • use the telephone information and support service

SUPPORT MEETINGS

The Carers Associations work to improve recognition, services and support for Carers. Their central role is the collection and provision of information. They provide information to Carers to assist them in their caring role and to empower them in their dealings with service providers and health professionals. They provide information to service providers, health professionals and government about the needs and rights of Carers in order to effect changes in policy and service provision.

By becoming a member of the Carers Association in your State you will:

  • Lend your support to their efforts to improve recognition and services for Carers
  • Become part of a national network of Carers 
  • Have the opportunity to express your concerns and ideas on matters affecting Carers 
  • Receive a quarterly newsletter giving you up-to-date information about services and entitlements, and keeping you in touch with new developments on Carers issues 
  • Have the opportunity to be nominated onto the Association's Council and Business Management Committee

COSTS

A contribution towards the cost of the Care will be negotiated between the Coordinator and the Carer.

 
No Carer will be refused a service due to inability to make a contribution.

Last Updated ( Monday, 01 October 2007 )
 
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