Summary
A carer is a family member, friend, neighbour or other community member who provides care and assistance to another person, often in a regular and sustained manner, without payment other than in some cases a pension or benefit. Carers provide assistance to others including frail older people, people with disabilities, people with mental health disorders, people with alcohol or other drug dependency, people with dementia, people with a terminal illness, people living with HIV/AIDS, and people with a chronic illness.
Priorities for Action – NSW Carers Action Plan
- Carers are recognised, respected and valued
- Hidden carers are identified and supported
- Services for carers and the people they care for are improved
- Carers are partners in care
- Carers are supported to combine caring and work
File link : NSW Carers Action plan 2007-2012
File size: 451Kb
Type : Policy
Date of Publication: 01 February 2007
SHPN: 060189
ISBN: 1741870305 |
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