Tag: Carers
Minister urges abuse whistleblower to take up compensation
The Tasmanian Government says its compensation scheme for victims of child sex abuse does not have a time limit, unlike claims pursued in the courts.[MORE]
Staff to meet at threatened child care centres
The future of four ABC Learning centres in Tasmania is uncertain, as receivers conduct reviews of centres across the country.[MORE]
Qld Parliament passes new laws for carers
Queensland Parliament has passed legislation that recognises the role of carers, with the State Government supporting an amended Opposition Private Member's Bill. [MORE]
Urgent action needed to save regional childcare centres: Labor
The State Opposition fears many ABC Learning child care centres in regional areas of Western Australia will close due to a lack of operators willing to buy them.[MORE]
'Dangerous boy' costing up to $500,000 a year to detain
The Department for Child Protection in Western Australia is spending up to $500,000 a year to protect individual children deemed to be at risk of harming themselves or the community.[MORE]
Recognising the hidden burden of care
Today is a day for all Australians to acknowledge the contribution of carers in their community and to consider showing their support to a carer they know.[MORE]
Carers report a wake-up call, says Rudd
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says the Federal Government has to work harder to improve the health of carers. [MORE]
Stimulus plan will help carers: Macklin
Federal Community Services Minister Jenny Macklin says the Government's $10.4 billion stimulus plan will help female carers who are struggling to pay the bills.[MORE]
Care program airs funding doubts
A program aimed at helping older Australians and people with disabilities to stay in their homes longer is getting an extra $546 million under a state and Federal Government funding agreement.[MORE]
New research reveals unpaid carers' struggle
A new study says Australia's unpaid carers earn much less and are in poorer health than women without caring roles.[MORE]
Pensioners, carers to travel free on public transport
Disability support pensioners and their carers are able to travel free of charge on public transport in Victoria. [MORE]
Disability pensioners, carers to travel free on Sunday
Disability pensioners and their carers will be eligible for free travel on public transport on Sundays across Victoria from this weekend.[MORE]
Pensioner bonus welcome but 'not enough'
A disability group says the Federal Government's financial help for pensioners is welcome but disabled pensioners need more help.[MORE]
Report highlights plight of carers
A study of Australia's 2.5 million carers has found almost half live in low income households.[MORE]
Silver Chain promises to fix nursing home problems
Silver Chain has promised to address problems at its Fremantle nursing home after it was placed under sanction.[MORE]
Inquiry told of carers' struggle
Tasmanian carers have told a Federal inquiry about the daily strain of looking after someone with a debilitating disease.[MORE]
Carers call for high pay
A House of Representatives inquiry into better support for carers is underway in Hobart.[MORE]
Nurses fear medication changes
A Tasmanian nursing union will meet Health Department officials today to raise concerns about a change in the state's poisons laws.[MORE]
Soaring building costs hits aged care industry
Aged care providers says nursing home owners can not afford to take on new clients because of the rising cost of building accommodation.[MORE]
Respite service expands
A new respite service in central western New South Wales is set to provide more options for carers over the age of 65.[MORE]
Carers welcome promised advocacy service
Carers in the ACT say they are delighted the Government has committed to fund an advocacy service for carers if re-elected.[MORE]
Carers call for extra funding
A group of ACT carers has presented a funding wishlist to candidates ahead of the election. [MORE]
Dept says Bathurst part-time respite service adequate
There are claims demand is not high enough for a centre-based respite program to be developed in Bathurst.[MORE]
Opposition pushes for Bathurst overnight respite centre
The New South Wales Opposition says there is a desperate need for an overnight respite centre in Bathurst.[MORE]
Rehab union highlights poor-pay exodus
The union that represents the Commonwealth Rehabilitation Service (CRS) says staff are leaving in high numbers because of poor pay and conditions.[MORE]
