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Governor-General launches Carers Week 2009Her Excellency, Ms Quentin Bryce AC the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia will officially launch Carers Week on Monday 19 October 2009. Ms Bryce became patron of Carers Australia in 2008 and we appreciate her support for carers.
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Carers Day - A day for CarersCarers Day 2009 will be observed on Tuesday 20 October. Carers Day is a day for all Australians to think about the contribution of carers in their community and to consider doing something in return for a carer they know. People may wish to take a carer out for a meal or an activity, or they may simply make the effort to spend some time with them or give them a call. We’re leaving it up to individuals to come up with ways to recognise the essential role of carers in our community. All across Australia, activities to celebrate Carers Day will be taking place – from large events to small social gatherings. Click here to send us your Carers Day information. |
Carers Week across Australia
To find out what events are happening near you, click on the link below to your state or territory.
Australian Capital Territory
New South Wales
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
If you are involved in organising Carers Week events and you would like people to know about them you can click here
and we will add them to the list. Be sure to include whatever information you wish to share.
Carers Week 2009 is an initiative of Carers Australia and is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing