Carers ACT

Huge congratulations are due to two of our Carer ACT family this week. The annual Mental Health Month Awards have been announced and we are thrilled to share that our very own Catherine Vonarx, from the Mental Health Carer Voice program, has been awarded the Lived Experience Ally Recognition Award - well deserved! In addition, film maker and carer advocate Dalang Dkhar, who created the film Unconditional with support from Carers ACT has won the Mental Health Carers Award. Well done to these two outstanding women and to all the winners. Watch this Win TV story about the awards. https://lnkd.in/gtRenBjb

If you are young and in a caring role, Carers ACT is hear to listen, support and provide practical help. reach out today via carersact.org.au

Do you know any young carers? The Young Carer Bursary offers vital financial support to young carers balancing school and caring duties, providing up to $3,768 in assistance. If you know someone who could benefit, please share this opportunity with them! Applications close November 22, 2024. https://lnkd.in/gjQfrKAY

Do you know any young carers? The Young Carer Bursary offers vital financial support to young carers balancing school and caring duties, providing up to $3,768 in assistance. If you know someone who could benefit, please share this opportunity with them! Applications close November 22, 2024. https://lnkd.in/gjQfrKAY

We are excited to welcome the soon-to-be-formed ACT Government, likely a coalition of the Greens and Labor, and we thank both parties for their commitment to carers during this recent election campaign. These commitments mark significant progress for the 58,000+ carers across the ACT. It’s now time to transform these promises into real policies that make a difference in the lives of carers. Key promises include the introduction of the Carer Recognition Card and securing land for a purpose-built Carer Wellbeing and Respite Hub, ensuring carers have a space to rest and access vital support. Additionally, the review of the ACT’s Mental Health Act and funding for carer-driven wellbeing packages will provide much-needed relief and choice to carers. A special thank you to everyone who helped throughout the campaign and heartfelt thanks to Emma Davidson for her tireless advocacy and dedication to carers during her time as an MLA. Her commitment to the wellbeing of carers has been instrumental in progressing many of these key initiatives.

As we head into the final days of the ACT election campaign I remind you to Stand with Carers. it is also National Carers Week and there is no better way to show Carers you see them and support them Carers ACT

With the ACT Election this weekend, we wanted to provide you with a scorecard on how the major parties have supported carers and our 8 key election asks. We hope to hear more commitments in the coming days. You can support our campaign by visiting https://lnkd.in/grhsWz_5 #ACTelection24 #scorecard #carers

This week, we held our annual Carers Week cocktail party to acknowledge, recognise and celebrate the carers of our region. A wonderful time was had by all, as we enjoyed the splendid surrounds of the Boat House on Lake Burley Griffin. Thanks to our Chair Thili Perera and Board members, as well as Emma Davidson, for attending. Thanks to our CEO Lisa Kelly for hosting and thank you to all the carers of our region. We see you, we hear you, and we value everything you do.

This week, we held our annual Carers Week cocktail party to acknowledge, recognise and celebrate the carers of our region. A wonderful time was had by all, as we enjoyed the splendid surrounds of the Boat House on Lake Burley Griffin. Thanks to our Chair Thili Perera and Board members, as well as Emma Davidson, for attending. Thanks to our CEO Lisa Kelly for hosting and thank you to all the carers of our region. We see you, we hear you, and we value everything you do.

Happy Carers Week! This week is dedicated to celebrating the incredible contributions of carers across our community. Carers provide love, strength, and support - every day. This week, we shine a spotlight on the positive impacts of caring and recognise the resilience and dedication it takes to care for someone you love. At Carers ACT, we see you, we value you, and we’re here to support you. Join us as we celebrate the amazing carers in our community.