carers

A new workplaces initiative has been announced by the federal government, aiming to improve inclusivity in the workplace for unpaid carers.

The wider caring responsibilities of employees can too often be overlooked by their employers. We can change that.

Targeting more men to work in the care sector is one proposal the board of treasurers’ has submitted to address workforce shortages. 

Here’s the best way to start the conversation around autism to help children be happy about who they are and accept their differences.

Youth ambassador for the Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation, Rose Cox shares her story of becoming a carer to her parents at 9 years old.

Mish Baker from Melbourne lives with disabilities and multiple health challenges and is the full-time carer for her children.

“Lower class” women are congregated in particular types of jobs that are low status and low paid, says Lisa Annese.

Teachers and educators seem to be the missing voices in the debate about whether schools and early education and care services remain open or closed.

Too many informal carers have to choose between giving their older mum or dad the care they need and dropping out of the workforce.

Nia Pericles’ documentary Storm in a Teacup will air on ABC + iView on Tuesday September 17 during Dementia Australia’s ‘Dementia Action Week’.

As another frenetic year hurtles towards the finish line, I’m reminded that I’m exhausted of caring. It’s the classic time for caring fatigue