Australia counts on Carers
It is estimated that the unpaid carers of Australia spend an incredible 36 million hours every week providing care and support to members of family, friends and community who have a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness, frail or elderly.Over the course of a year, carers' effort have been valued at $60.3 billion.
To show your support, visit www.carersweek.com.au
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Carers Australia
Website: http://www.carersaustralia.com.au
Tel 1800 242 636
Check out the website for Carer Resources, Multilingual Support, Workshops and Mingles in your area.
Carers Victoria: http://www.carersvictoria.org.au/
National Carers Week is an initiative of Carers Australia and funded by the Australian Government