Who cares for carers? Exploring the support available.
The recent NDIS reform announcements have created uncertainty for many people on the NDIS, along with their carers and support networks. For carers, this can add to an already complex role. While every caring situation is different, caring for someone can affect many parts of life, including social connection, finances, education, work and other opportunities. Here are some carer supports and resources that may be helpful to know about. Carers in Australia. When we think about carers, we often picture adults looking after elderly parents or children. However, the most recent ABS survey highlights that it’s increasingly our young carers, under 25, who are the primary caregivers. Carers come from all walks of life, and every caring situation is different. Caring can impact your ability to live a normal life — socialising, financial security, education, and other opportunities that were once part of everyday life can be diminished due to the challenges involved with family caring. The stats. Starting with the stats, let’s break it down: 1 in 11 Australians care for a family member or friend There are 3 million carers, representing 11.9% of all Australians living in households 12.8% of all females and 11.1% of all males are carers
