Health topic quickview: Carers
A collection of Carers-related information in the Health and Ageing website.
Where to start - Dementia
20 October 2011
Access to information, advice and support that will help you to understand dementia better, learn how to respond to changes in your life, know what financial and/or legal help is available, explore care options, and help prepare for the future.
National Respite for Carers Program
27 June 2011
The National Respite for Carers Program is one of several initiatives designed to support and assist relatives and friends caring at home for people who are unable to care for themselves because of disability or frailty.
Program/Initiatives
- 02 Nov 2011Encouraging Better Practice in Aged Care
- 29 Sep 2009The Australian Government's National Palliative Care Program
Publications
- 12 Jan 2012Dementia - The Caring Experience
- 25 Feb 2011Australian Government response to Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Public Administration Report: Residential and Community Aged Care in Australia
- 02 Feb 2011Comprehensive scoping study on the use of assistive technology by frail older people living in the community
- 26 Aug 2009Guidelines for a Palliative Approach in Residential Aged Care - Enhanced version
- 11 Jul 2008Changes in Caring Roles and Employment in Mid-Life: Findings from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health (ALSWH), July 2007
- 01 Feb 2007Identifying the carer project: final report and recommendations for the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing
- 01 Mar 2004Supporting parents and families: the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people
- 01 Mar 2004Code of Ethics and Guide to Ethical Conduct for Residential Aged Care
- 01 Sep 1998The Kit: a guide to the advocacy we choose to do
- 01 Sep 1991Mental health: statement of rights and responsibilities
