Facts about caring
Approximately 854,300 people in NSW provide unpaid care and support to a family members or friend who needs help because of illness, disability or frail age.
Most of us will need care and support at some point in our lives and many of us will become carers.
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Who are carers?
Someone you know may be a carer -
Anyone, anytime
Anyone, at anytime, can become a carer -
Carer stories
Learn more about carers from their own personal stories -
Government initiatives and reforms
National carer initiatives -
Impact of caring
Caring changes lives in significant ways -
NSW Carers (Recognition) Act 2010
Legislation that recognises carers in NSW -
NSW Carers Strategy: Caring in NSW 2020-2030
NSW Carers Strategy: Caring in NSW 2020-2030