Carers

National Carers Week brings over 3 million unpaid carers into the spotlight

This week is National Carers Week which aims to highlight the work of 3 million un-paid carers and acknowledging the positive impact they have on communities. Curtis McGrath was a soldier in the Australian Defence force when he stepped on a land mine, losing both his legs in Afghanistan. Mr McGrath has since won 3 …

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Parents and carers of people with eating disorders need more support

A new nation-wide survey highlights the alarming burden often faced by parents and carers of children and adolescents experiencing eating disorders. The number of people in Australia with an eating disorder is estimated at approximately 1 million, or 4% of the population according to a Deloitte Access Economics report, with further research demonstrating a growing …

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