Carers NSW has opened applications for quotes from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists who are interested in creating an exclusive piece of digital art (with corresponding individual assets) as part of Carers NSW organisational style guide.

Carers NSW is delighted to announce the appointment of Sharon Gudu as its new Chief Executive Officer, commencing formally on 20 October 2025.

The 2024 National Carer Survey, for which full results were released by Carers NSW on 17 April 2025, highlights the escalating challenges faced by Australia’s 3 million family and friend carers.

The NSW Government has boosted support for the State’s almost one million carers with $3.1 million in funding under the Carers Investment Grant Program 2025-2027.

The grants will support six projects that enhance recognition and support for those who care for family and friends.

Carers impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred may be eligible for disaster recovery assistance. This includes financial relief, housing support and access to essential services. This article provides a high-level overview about the supports available to carers and where to find more information.

The Australian Government has made changes to the Carer Payment participation rules that will come into effect from 20 March 2025.

Carers NSW has raised serious concerns about the impacts for family and friend carers of reduced access to affordable psychiatry services across the NSW health system, particularly in the context of existing workforce shortages in the mental health sector.

Carers NSW has launched the Care2Prepare Household Readiness Toolkit to support carers and the people they care for to prepare for emergencies such as bushfires and floods.

The Australian Government has launched the National Carer Strategy 2024-34 which sets a national agenda to improve the lives of Australia’s 3 million carers.