Carers Australia in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | Community organisation

Carers Australia

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6122 9900

Address: Unit 2, 11 McKay Lane 2612 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://www.carersaustralia.com.au/

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25.01.2022 A gentle reminder.

25.01.2022 Throughout 2019-20, Australians could expect to wait longer than 15 minutes at 82 Centrelink offices across Australia. In 2015-16, that was true of only 11 sites.

24.01.2022 Excessive drinking, exposure to air pollution and head injuries all increase dementia risk, experts say in a report revealing that up to 40% of dementia cases worldwide could be delayed or prevented by addressing 12 such lifestyle factors.

23.01.2022 This year for National Carers Week, we’re asking everyone to Tell Us Why You Care! 1 in 8 Australians provide unpaid support to a family member or friend by sharing your stories, we hope to paint an authentic picture of caring in Australia. Head over to our website to get involved and tell your story https://carersweek.com.au/your-stories/tell-us-why-you-care/

21.01.2022 A mantra for your mid-week.

21.01.2022 Our latest Carers National News is now live! Read about the work Carers Australia is undertaking for unpaid carers and check out what's happening around the country.

19.01.2022 The number of students with disabilities in the public education system is predicted to grow by 50 per cent in the decade to 2027, and they will need twice as many specialist teachers and thousands more support classrooms.

19.01.2022 The default assumption about ADHD is that it’s what makes little boys disruptive. But it can also make little girls feel like they’ll never be good enough.

19.01.2022 Our latest Carers National News is now live! Read about the work Carers Australia is undertaking for unpaid carers and check out what's happening around the country.

18.01.2022 Carers NSW have produced a new paper about how working from home can be essential to combining work and care. Working remotely can work for carers: What employers have learned from COVID-19 and how they can champion change, is now available at https://bit.ly/35N0eUE

17.01.2022 Read our media release regarding the Productivity Commission’s final report from its Mental Health Inquiry: https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/productivity-commission/

17.01.2022 According to advocacy group Pain Australia, more than three million Australians suffering from chronic pain are waiting at least a year to be seen at public pain clinics. The group said there were just 300 pain management specialists in Australia and 3.37 million Australians in chronic pain.

16.01.2022 If you’re under 50, the recent death of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman of colon cancer at just 43 may have prompted a worrying thought. Isn’t colon cancer also known as bowel cancer an older person’s disease? If I’m around Boseman’s age or under, should I be getting tested?

16.01.2022 When Bodhi Dreyfus-Ballesi is happy, he will jump, clap and slap the top of his head. Now for the first time, his non-verbal expressions will be used as vital feedback to help inform the design of an all-ages and all-abilities playground.

14.01.2022 It is hard not to smile when watching children like seven-year-old Pippa Funneman enjoy riding the horses. Pippa has cerebral palsy and spends a lot of her time in a wheelchair. Her mother Rochelle said horseriding is a highlight of their week.

14.01.2022 Read our media release as we support the Safer at Home campaign from COTA Australia - for older Australians https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/carers-australia-suppor/

14.01.2022 For Kat, managing her psychological disability is a full-time job. So is parenting her eight-month-old.

13.01.2022 As part of National Carers Week, we’re hosting an exciting online forum about young carers. The forum, hosted by broadcaster and journalist, Jan Fran, and featuring a panel of leading academics and young carers, will tackle some of the biggest issues facing young carers today. The forum will be livestreamed on Facebook on the 15 October 2020 at 5pm AEDT. Tune in and also check out what other events are taking place during National Carers Week here: https://carersweek.com.au/events/

12.01.2022 More than 130 autistic people and their families were surveyed about their experiences during the pandemic. And many shared stories of struggling with telehealth.

11.01.2022 We’re excited to announce that this year’s National Carers Week Ambassador is musical duo, The Veronicas, also known as Jess and Lisa Origliasso! Jess and Lisa care for their mum, Colleen, who has a rare degenerative disease: progressive supranuclear palsy. They say their caring experiences have given them a greater strength and love for their mum. We can’t wait to share with you everything we have produced with Jess, Lisa and Colleen, so be sure to jump onto our official website and Tell Us Why You Care: https://carersweek.com.au/

11.01.2022 An eminent psychiatrist has warned a second wave of coronavirus-linked mental health cases is crashing down on Australia, with the nation ill-equipped to flatten the curve.

10.01.2022 "Tomorrow, after rare night of sleep, I'll collect my beautiful son from camp. I'll hug him tight and feel whole again having him back home," writes Briana Blackett. "But today, I'm grateful for the chance to hit pause, to slowly drink an americano and to wear a creamy eclair."

09.01.2022 To feel alone in your own world is a normal way of life for many deaf children. "I’ll be in the yard with my friends at school and we’re having a conversation and I don’t catch something so I say 'what'?," Riley Gurry says. "Then my friend will say 'it doesn’t matter'. Well, actually it does matter because everyone else heard it."

09.01.2022 This National Carers Week, we’re delighted to be joined by Too Peas In A Podcast! Hosted by Mandy and Kate, this podcast is all about parenting children with disability and other additional needs. They’ve gotten together to record some important messages for carers this National Carers Week. Listen out for them on the radio and then head to our website to share Why You Care https://carersweek.com.au/

09.01.2022 What a wonderful thought for this Wednesday morning.

08.01.2022 Among the Bushfire Royal Commission’s 80 recommendations was a call to prioritise mental health support during and after natural disasters.

08.01.2022 Carers are incredible people!

07.01.2022 National Carers Week might look a little different this year, but you can still help raise awareness and celebrate Australia’s 2.65 million unpaid carers by hosting an event. Our website has a range of resources for hosting online and COVID-19 safe events, and you can also check out our events page to see how National Carers Week is being celebrated around Australia. Remember to take photos of your event / activities and post them to social media and tag us so we can see it! https://carersweek.com.au/events/

07.01.2022 What a lovely thought for this Wednesday morning!

06.01.2022 Happy Easter from the team at Carers Australia! Our office will be closed from Friday 2 April and will reopen after the long weekend.

06.01.2022 "Although we’re still gathering data to determine whether COVID vaccines will work as well in people with immunodeficiencies as they do in the general population, they’re likely to offer at least a reasonable degree of protection," writes Vanessa Bryant and Charlotte Slade. "And importantly, we know they’re safe."

06.01.2022 Afraid her mother would have another stroke, JennyTran deferred her studies to cook and clean. She would drive her mother to specialists, worrying that if she wasn't there to translate for her Vietnamese-born mother, whose English was poor, her mother's pain would go unchecked.

06.01.2022 With the help of Carer Gateway, Ariel was able to organise planned respite so he could take care of his own wellbeing and attend his favourite art class. Carer Gateway can help you explore local respite options and activities that may be available for you or the person you care for. They can also help you organise respite in an emergency, as well as provide a range of in-person, online and phone-based supports and services. If you care for a family member or friend with di...sability, a medical condition, mental illness, or who is frail due to age, there is support available for you. To find out more, and to access online support services, head to carergateway.gov.au or call 1800 422 737 Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm. Call at any time to access emergency respite.

05.01.2022 "I thought I knew how to grieve, how to say goodbye and move on. Until Alzheimer's Disease caught up with my husband," writes Muriel Porter.

05.01.2022 People who live with dementia sometimes need a bit longer to tell you what is on their mind. Giving them a minute to find the right words gives them the confidence to keep communicating. This Dementia Action Week, visit https://discrimination.dementia.org.au/action-week/ for more information.

04.01.2022 Research shows compassion fatigue can be successfully treated with stress-reduction techniques, such as meditation, as well as with therapy. The key is learning how to recognize the symptoms so that you can get help.

02.01.2022 This year during National Carers Week, Carers Australia CEO Liz Callaghan will be taking part in the Your Voice Your Choice conference. This virtual conference, taking place on 16 October 2020, is an opportunity to examine disability in Australia and how we can be more inclusive. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3cqgNHa

02.01.2022 'We must cultivate dementia-friendly communities' - our media release this Dementia Action Week: https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/carers-australia-suppor/ Dementia Australia

02.01.2022 A small community in Bellmere, just north of Brisbane, is turning the traditional aged care model on its head, providing a sense of independence, engagement and normalcy to its 120 residents, many of whom live with cognitive impairment such as dementia.

01.01.2022 Mandatory accessibility standards in the National Building Code will make housing accessible for people with disability, older Australians, people recovering from illness and injury, and their carers. This is an issue that affects ALL Australians. Sign the petition today: www.change.org/BetterHomes