Looking back at what started in 1988 as an idea, then in 1989 became a grassroots movement of carers and service providers, we now see an organisation that has grown and evolved to become an organisation servicing both metropolitan and rural South Australia.
Carers SA
The Story of Carers sa
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1989
What happened in 1989
Ground-swell movement of carers meets and forms the SA Carers Network Committee.
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1990
What happened in 1990
South Australian Carers Association Inc is formed, November 1990.
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1991
What happened in 1991
Association’s application for funding approved.
First Carers Awareness Week. -
1997
What happened in 1997
First regional office - Northern Country Carers opens in Port Augusta.
Carer Resource Centre opens. -
1998
What happened in 1998
South East Carers and Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre opens in Mt Gambier.
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1999
What happened in 1999
River Murray and Mallee Carers office opens.
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2000
What happened in 2000
Western Carers office opens in Royal Park.
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2001
What happened in 2001
Opening of Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre office in Murray Bridge.
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2005
What happened in 2005
South Australian Carers Recognition Act 2005 passed.
This Act aims to ensure carers have the same rights, choices and opportunities as other South Australians. It recognises the importance of carers' health and wellbeing, and acknowledges the valuable role of carers in the community. -
2007
What happened in 2007
Carer Advisory and Counselling Service established by bringing together the Carer Resource Centre and National Carer Counselling Service.
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2009
What happened in 2009
Eyre Peninsula Carers office opens in Pt Lincoln.
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2012
What happened in 2012
Official opening of our new State Office at 66 Greenhill Road Wayville by our patron the Governor of South Australia Kevin Scarce and Mrs Liz Scarce.
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2013
What happened in 2013
Young Carer Recognition Award Ceremony at Government House hosted by our patron the Governor of South Australia Kevin Scarce and Mrs Liz Scarce.
Sponsorship of the inaugural Carers SA Carer Achievement Award as part of the Australian Community Achievement Awards. -
2014
What happened in 2014
Sponsored the successful Carers SA Carer Achievement Award 2014.
No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) commenced.
Co-location of our Port Pirie, Whyalla and Port Augusta offices to a new refurbished office in Port Augusta. -
2015
What happened in 2015
25 year anniversary.
Achieved Australian Service Excellence Standards Certification. -
2016
What happened in 2016
Opened offices in Victor Harbour and Kangaroo Island to offer carer support services to Southern Fleurieu Peninsula.
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2017
What happened in 2017
CEO, Rosemary Warmington AM, retires after 23 years of service.