Carers support initiatives
The Queensland Government released the Carer Recognition Policy in 2003 (updated in 2007) which was the first of its kind in Australia. This was followed by the release of the Queensland Government Carer Action Plan 2006-10 which contained a number of initiatives to support Queensland carers. Both documents recognise the valuable role carers play as well as providing tangible benefits for carers and the people they care for.
The Carer Business Discount Card and the Companion Card (see below) are two initiatives from the Queensland Government Carer Action Plan 2006-10. Both these initiatives provide an opportunity for Queensland businesses to recognise the significant contributions made by carers to the Queensland community.
Queensland Government Carer Action Plan 2006-10
The plan supports Queensland carers through initiatives such as Carer Business Discount Card, Companion Card, training and education, skilling programs, information and resources.
Carer Recognition Policy
Carer Recognition Policy acknowledges the valuable role of Queensland carers and provides a framework for Queensland Government agencies to identify and recognise the important role of carers.
Support for older carers
Disability Services Queensland provides eligible families with help to care for their family member and enable the family unit to stay together longer.
Carers Matter
Queensland Health provides information and resources for carers and families of people with a mental illness.
Work, family and lifestyle
Department of Employment and Industrial Relations provides information and advice on issues such as mature-age employment and aged-care responsibilities.
Last updated June 2009