Publications

Carers SA has a wide range of publications, reports and factsheets about our work, your caring role, and other issues relating to caring.

Here you can find some of our brochures about our services, research reports and policy submissions.

Brochures
- Our Services
  
  Outline of our services and how we can assist in supporting carers
- Aboriginal Carer Support Program
  
  Provides information on our Aboriginal Care Support Program - aims, support offerings and key contacts
- Carers Education & Training Programs
  
  Information on the education and training courses we can provide to family carers and service providers.
- No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS)
  
  Carers SA has partnered with Good Shepherd Microfinance Australia and New Zealand, providers of the NILS scheme, to provide No Interest Loans to family carers on a low income. Outlines usage of funds, application process and eligibility.
- Donations, Bequests & In Memory Gifts
  
  Provides information about showing your support by offering a donation, bequest or in memory donation to Carers SA.
Factsheets
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
  
  Released August 2017 - things Carers need to know about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) today.
- Unpaid Carers in South Australia
  
  Released January 2017 - based on 2015 ABS data - includes South Australian key statistics on number of carers, employment and income and role of caring.
- Online Resources
  
  Released June 2015 - collection of online or digital resources for carers to assist carers in their caring role.
Policy Submissions
- Submission on Supported Employment
  
  Carers Australia - 8 March 2018 - A submission document to the DSS Discussion Paper on the importance of supported employment to people with disability and their carers.
- State Election 2018 - Carers SA Commitment Summary January 2018
  
  Carers SA is urging candidates and (future) Members of the South Australian Parliament to commit to appropriate representation and support for the 245,000 South Australian unpaid family carers and their families by acknowledging their issues and adopting key commitments to carers. This document also contains 1241 direct messages written by carers.
- State Pre-Budget Submission 2018-2019
  
  Carers SA - December 2017 - Budget Submission to the South Australian Government, outlining Carers SA's recommendations for addressing the needs of carers in the State Budget.
- Submission to the Senate Community Affairs Committee Inquiry on the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Cashless Debit Card) Bill 2017
  
  Carers Australia - September 2017 - A submission document outlining that Carers Australia does not support the extension of the Cashless Debit Card to new areas, more participants, and beyond the current end date.
- Department of Health Discussion Paper Future Reform – an integrated care at home program to support older Australians
  
  Carers Australia - August 2017 - A submission relating to propositions for a more integrated home care program to support older Australians.
- Social Services Legislation Amendment (Better Targeting Student Payments) Bill
  
  Carers Australia - July 2017 - Carers Australia's response to this Bill which outlines the various payments that young carers can receive.
- Social Services Legislation Amendment (Welfare Reform) Bill
  
  Carers Australia - July 2017 - Carers Australia response to two provisions of the Bill, 1. automatic qualification for carer payment, and 2. intent to claim provisions.
- Productivity Commission Inquiry on NDIS costs
  
  Carers Australia - March 2017 - recommendations to address problems which have arisen with the implementation of the NDIS to date.
- Joint Standing Committee into the provision of services under the NDIS for people with psychosocial disabilities related to a mental health condition
  
  Carers Australia - March 2017 - how NDIS will impact carers of people with psychosocial disability.
- Social Services Legislation Amendment (Omnibus Savings and Child Care Reform) Bill 2017
  
  Carers Australia - February 2017 - focusing on the impact on carers of the proposed amendments to the bill.
- Federal Budget Pre-Budget Submission (2017/18)
  
  Carers Australia - January 2017 - Budget Submission to the Australian Government, outlining Carers Australia's recommendations for the Federal Budget.
- Department of Social Services (DSS) on Delivering an Integrated Carer Support Service
  
  Carers Australia - December 2016 - includes collective feedback on the new model from National Network of Carers Associations (including Carers SA).
- Aged Care Legislated Review
  
  Carers Australia - December 2016 - impacts of reforms on carers' access to services to aged care which support them in their caring role.
- Review of Pharmacy Remuneration and Regulation to the expert review panel
  
  Carers Australia - September 2016 - comments on the desire for greater engagement of carers by pharmacies and greater awareness of the services available.
- Senate Standing Committees on Economics: Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016
  
  Carers Australia - September 2016 - regarding removal of backdating of the Carer Allowance, and removal of the Energy Supplement to new social security and family assistance payments recipients
- Australian Law Reform Commission - Elder Abuse and Commonwealth Laws
  
  Carers Australia - August 2016 - review of Elder Abuse and Commonwealth Laws, with a focus on family and friend carers and suggestions about improving the safety and protection of older people.
- Productivity Commission inquiry into Competition in Human Services - stage 1
  
  Carers Australia - August 2016 - services within the human services sector that are best suited to increased application of competition, contestability and informed user choice
Research Papers
- Carers Count 2017 - Survey Report
  
  Carers SA Report - December 2017 - Report outlining the results from the bi-annual carers survey which highlights the everyday life of unpaid carers and puts a spotlight on the issues and challenges faced by carers and their families.
- Young Carer Transition Points
  
  Carers SA Report - May 2017 - Report outlining and explaining the transition points young carers go through from early childhood right through to 25 years of age.
- Carers SA Young Carer Service Model and Pilot
  
  7th International Carers Conference – Presentation of Carers SA’s Young Carer Service Model and Pilot - 06-Oct-2017.
- 2017 Carers Count Survey Data Summary
  
  Summary document of the 2017 Carers Survey, highlighting many important important statistics regarding carers in South Australia.
- LGBTI Carers
  
  Issues and Challenges - student placement project - January 2017. Addresses who are LGBTI carers, barriers to entry, conflict and layers of grief, heternormative care environments and recommendations.
- Young Carers – What Next?
  
  Accompanying resource to Carer SA's Good Practice Forum - “Young Carers – What Next?” - October 2016.
Legislation
- Carer Recognition Bill 2010
  
  Commonwealth Carer Recognition Bill 2010
- Carers Recognition Act 2005
  
  South Australia Carers Recognition Act 2005
E-News
- Edition 20, March 2018
  
  #MarchisComing - Carers SA key state election platform issues, Federal Government announces the new Integrated Carer Support Service model
- Edition 19, February 2018
  
  #MarchisComing - Carers SA key state election platform issues - work and care, carer health and wellbeing, young carers. NDIS Essentials readiness workshop in Berri and Murray Bridge.
- Edition 18, December 2017
  
  Summary of 2017, Carer Survey 2017, Carers SA Community Achievement Awards, office Christmas Closures
- Edition 17, November 2017
  
  2017 National Carers Week, 7th International Carer Conference in Adelaide, Mt Gambier NDIS Forum
- Edition 16, August 2017
  
  Local community forum in Pt Augusta, Carers Achievement Award and partnership with SA Health.
- Edition 15, May 2017
  
  2017 Carer Survey, new carer factsheet, Accelerate Program plus the extension of services in Southern Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island
- Edition 14, March 2017
  
  David Militz announced as new Carers SA CEO and International Carers Conference in Adelaide in October 2017
- Edition 13, December 2016
  
  Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.
Other
- SA State Election 2018 – Carer letter to local candidates - Template
  
  A letter template for carers to fill out with their issues and concerns and send to their local candidates in the 2018 state election.
- Young Carer letter template for the State Election
  
  A form for young carers to fill out and send back to Carers SA with the purpose that it will be included in the 2018 State Election Strategy for carers in South Australia.
- An Extra Degree of Difficulty: Older LGBTI carers (2015)
  
  Carers Victoria took part in a national research project exploring the experiences and needs of older LGBTI carers and the carers of older LGBTI Australians. The project was led by the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society at La Trobe University, Val's Café Inclusive Practice Network and Carers Australia and provides information and practical strategies around supporting LGBTI carers. Findings and stories from this research have been included in An Extra Degree of Difficulty evidence based resource.
- Emergency Care Plan
  
  The Australian government Emergency Care Plan allows you lists contact details of the people who have agreed to give emergency support to the person you care for. It also includes instructions on the type of care they may need to provide.

Brochures

Factsheets

Policy Submissions

Research Papers

Legislation

E-News

Other

Sign up to our e-news