December 2017 - Carers ACT

X close menu

Month: December 2017

Carer Strategy Framework Developed

Carers have developed a framework for an ACT Carer Strategy. Following an innovative and highly successful deliberative democracy process in conjunction with the ACT Government, carers on the Carers Voice Panel directly shaped the vision, outcomes and priorities for an ACT Carer Strategy, to create a framework for this strategy for the…

2017 Annual Report

Our latest annual report is now available, reflecting the highlights of 2016-2017. We encourage you to have a look through our fresh, modern easy-to-read styled report that features how we have made a difference to carers' lives. At the heart of the report is a collection of amazing carer stories. A…

Disability Program – Award Finalist

We are very proud to announce that our disability day program was named a finalist at the recent 2017 ACT Chief Minister’s Inclusion Awards for excellence in inclusion. The program is a community access and living skills program for young adults up to the age of 40 years who are living with…

Office Closure Over Christmas

The Carers ACT office will be closed from the afternoon of Friday 22 December and will re-open at 9am Tuesday 2 January 2018. If you need urgent support over that time please phone 1800 052 222. Have a safe and happy Christmas and New Year season.

Starstruck Exhibition – grab a ticket!

Starstruck Exhibition Still a few places left for the 1pm guided tour of ‘Starstruck’, the National Portrait Gallery’s newest exhibition, which explores the striking portraits of 100 years of Australian movies. Tue 19 Dec. It features famous Australian actors and iconic films, as well as highlighting the…

Archive

Latest News

Bushfire Information and Support from NDIS

The current bushfire situation across the country is impacting a number of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)…

Respite support for carers within a recipient’s NDIS plan is NOW AVAILABLE

Good News for Carers of a person with a disability Respite for carers is now available within…

National Carers Week 2019 – Young Carers Celebration

National Carers Week is about recognising and celebrating the outstanding contribution unpaid carers make to our nation…