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Submission to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability
This submission is made in response to the Issues Papers Violence and abuse of people with disability at home and Safeguards and quality. This submission has been informed by the network of state and territory Carer organisations.
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NDIA – Early Interventions for Children Submission:
Carers Australia submission to the National Disability Insurance Agency – Consultation paper supporting young children and their families early, to reach their full potential
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Carer Advocacy Statement 2021 – 2022
Carers SA’s submission to the South Australian Government, outlining Carers SA;’s recommendations for addressing the needs of carers in the next State Budget
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NDIA – Independent Assessments (IA) Submission:
Carers Australia submission to the National Disability Insurance Agency – Consultation papers Access and Eligibility Policy with independent assessments and Planning Policy for Personalised Budgets and Plan Flexibility
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State Pre-Budget Submission 2020-21
Carers SA’s submission to the South Australian Government, outlining Carers SA’s recommendations for addressing the needs of carers in the next State Budget.
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Carers Australia Submission to the Senate Community Affairs Reference Committee
This submission addresses concerns regarding the Adequacy of Newstart and related payments and alternative mechanisms to determine the level of income support payments in Australia
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Carers Australia 2019-20 Federal Budget Submission
Carers Australia - January 2019 - Budget submission to the Australian Government, outlining Carers Australia's recommendations for the Federal Budget.
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State Pre-Budget Submission 2019 – 2020
Carers SA’s submission to the South Australian Government, outlining Carers SA’s recommendations for addressing the needs of carers in the next State Budget.
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Submission on Supported Employment
Carers Australia - 8 March 2018 - A submission document to the DSS Discussion Paper on the importance of supported employment to people with disability and their carers.
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State Election 2018 – Carers SA Commitment Summary January 2018
Carers SA is urging candidates and (future) Members of the South Australian Parliament to commit to appropriate representation and support for the 245,000 South Australian unpaid family carers and their families by acknowledging their issues and adopting key commitments to carers. This document also contains 1241 direct messages written by carers.
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Submission to the Senate Community Affairs Committee Inquiry on the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Cashless Debit Card) Bill 2017
Carers Australia - September 2017 - A submission document outlining that Carers Australia does not support the extension of the Cashless Debit Card to new areas, more participants, and beyond the current end date.
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Department of Health Discussion Paper Future Reform – an integrated care at home program to support older Australians
Carers Australia - August 2017 - A submission relating to propositions for a more integrated home care program to support older Australians.
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Social Services Legislation Amendment (Better Targeting Student Payments) Bill
Carers Australia - July 2017 - Carers Australia's response to this Bill which outlines the various payments that young carers can receive.
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Social Services Legislation Amendment (Welfare Reform) Bill
Carers Australia - July 2017 - Carers Australia response to two provisions of the Bill, 1. automatic qualification for carer payment, and 2. intent to claim provisions.
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Productivity Commission Inquiry on NDIS costs
Carers Australia - March 2017 - recommendations to address problems which have arisen with the implementation of the NDIS to date.
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Joint Standing Committee into the provision of services under the NDIS for people with psychosocial disabilities related to a mental health condition
Carers Australia - March 2017 - how NDIS will impact carers of people with psychosocial disability.
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Social Services Legislation Amendment (Omnibus Savings and Child Care Reform) Bill 2017
Carers Australia - February 2017 - focusing on the impact on carers of the proposed amendments to the bill.
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Federal Budget Pre-Budget Submission (2017/18)
Carers Australia - January 2017 - Budget Submission to the Australian Government, outlining Carers Australia's recommendations for the Federal Budget.
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Department of Social Services (DSS) on Delivering an Integrated Carer Support Service
Carers Australia - December 2016 - includes collective feedback on the new model from National Network of Carers Associations (including Carers SA).
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Aged Care Legislated Review
Carers Australia - December 2016 - impacts of reforms on carers' access to services to aged care which support them in their caring role.
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Review of Pharmacy Remuneration and Regulation to the expert review panel
Carers Australia - September 2016 - comments on the desire for greater engagement of carers by pharmacies and greater awareness of the services available.
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Senate Standing Committees on Economics: Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016
Carers Australia - September 2016 - regarding removal of backdating of the Carer Allowance, and removal of the Energy Supplement to new social security and family assistance payments recipients
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Australian Law Reform Commission – Elder Abuse and Commonwealth Laws
Carers Australia - August 2016 - review of Elder Abuse and Commonwealth Laws, with a focus on family and friend carers and suggestions about improving the safety and protection of older people.
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Productivity Commission inquiry into Competition in Human Services – stage 1
Carers Australia - August 2016 - services within the human services sector that are best suited to increased application of competition, contestability and informed user choice
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