Carers NSW in North Sydney | Community organisation

Carers NSW

Locality: North Sydney

Phone: +61 2 9280 4744

Address: Level 10 213 Miller St 2060 North Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.carersnsw.org.au

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23.01.2022 Research shows that many carers live on very limited incomes and find it hard to make ends meet. 1 in every 2 carers who responded to the 2020 National Carer Survey had experienced some form of financial stress in the past 12 months, compared to only 1 in 5 Australian households overall. Carers NSW is looking into what can be done to better support carers experiencing financial hardship and living in poverty. If you have experienced financial hardship as a carer and have ideas or suggestions about what might help, please let the Carers NSW Policy team know by completing our online Policy Advice Form at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/policy_advice_form You can also call Carers NSW on 02 9280 4744 or email [email protected] or

22.01.2022 You can still join the Carers NSW Research team tomorrow, Wednesday 25 November 2020 from 10-11:30am to hear all about the recent 2020 National Carer Survey. The session will outline key findings and outcomes from the Survey, share learnings from conducting the Survey and provide participants with the opportunity to ask questions about the data and process. Register online now at https://analytics-au.clickdimensions.com//2020_Survey_Webi

16.01.2022 NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Research shows Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are twice as likley as other Australians to be carers. Carers NSW is commited to increasing awareness and recognition of carer roles in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and increasing access to effective, culturally approprite support. This week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. For more information visit https://www.naidoc.org.au/

09.01.2022 Do you care for a person with disability who has received treatment in hospital between March and November 2020? The Carers NSW Policy team would like to hear about their experiences of being in hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as your experiences as a carer. Did the person you care for receive the support they needed while in hospital? Did visitor restrictions impact on their, or your, wellbeing? If you would like to share your experiences, contact the Policy team at [email protected], phone 02 9280 4744 or completed our online Policy Advice Form at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/policy_advice_form

09.01.2022 Are you a carer aged 65 or older and supporting a younger person with disability? The National Community Connector Program aims to improve the NDIS experience for ageing parents and carers and improve outcomes for people with disability. We work with carers over 65 years or over 50 years for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers to help them navigate the NDIS pathway for the person they care for. Carers can self refer via Carer Gateway by phoning 1800 422 737. For more information visit www.carersnsw.org.au/communityconnector/

07.01.2022 Carers NSW is closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, the ongoing government response and the wide ranging impacts it has on carers. Our latest COVID-19 information and resources for carers is now available at http://www.carersnsw.org.au/news/article?ID=528

05.01.2022 Would you like some support with your child’s NDIS plan? Parents and carers of children aged 0-12 years with disability or developmental delay are invited to attend a free online Zoom meeting with Carers NSW. 3 December 2020: 10am 11.30am 8 December 2020: 12.30pm 2pm... If these dates don’t suit you please let us know and we can arrange alternative sessions for you. For more information or to register your interest please email [email protected] or phone 02 9280 4744.

05.01.2022 Did you know 1 in 10 people are living with diabetes? Today is World Diabetes Day and 1 in 2 adults with diabetes remain undiagnosed (232 million people worldwide). The majority have Type 2 diabetes. The good news is that 50% of Type 2 diabetes is preventable. You can find out your risk of Type 2 diabetes at www.idf.org/type-2-diabetes-risk-assessment/ or for more information visit https://worlddiabetesday.org/

04.01.2022 Carers recently shared the most valuable support as a carer was peer support and connecting with other carers who understand what it's like. If you'd like to connect with other carers, Carer Gateway offers in person peer support. Call 1800 422 737 or visit www.carergateway.gov.au

04.01.2022 Carers NSW continues to work towards bridging the gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers. In recognition of NAIDOC Week, Carers NSW has published a new fact sheet highlighting the experiences of 142 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers who responded to the 2020 National Carer Survey. You can view the fact sheet at http://ow.ly/VpbW50Cjfz4 You can also view Carers NSW updated Policy Statement for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers at http://ow.ly/kdgb50Cjfkc #NAIDOC2020

03.01.2022 Do you know someone who is caring for a family member or friend who is dependent on alcohol or another drug? Carers NSW has developed a range of resources including an animated video and brochures which are available online at http://www.carersnsw.org.au/alcoholordrugs We would love to receive feedback on these resources. If you'd like to provide us your thoughts please complete a short survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CNSW_AoDeval2020 or call us on 02 9280 4744

03.01.2022 Are you a young carer or do you know one who could benefit from our YC Drive program? Our learner driver mentoring program supports young carers to attain their driver license. We congratulate two young carers who recently passed their provisional driving test with support from the YC Drive program. To find out more visit www.carersnsw.org.au/ycdrive or call us on 02 9280 4744